National Data Catalogue

The National Data Catalogue (NDC) is the definitive resource for Scottish health and social care datasets.

It aims to:

  • improve access to metadata on national data
  • stop duplication of information
  • improve support to research on health and social care
  • encourage the use of national data standards and definitions
  • improve the quality of information supporting health and social care services

Data Dictionary

Definitions and codes for data collection within NHSScotland

National Datasets

Information on the datasets held by PHS

SMR Data Manual

Your guide to the Scottish Morbidity Record

Contact the data advice team

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