Release Calendar

Summary: A range of statistics that will vary each quarter, also includes data updated annually. Until December 2011 this publication was split as individual titles -Dispenser renumeration -Drugs indicated in the treatment of obesity -Drugs used rheumatic diseases and gout -Medicines used in mental health -Minor ailments service -Prescribing of smoking cessation interventions -Prescription charge analysis (abolished on the 1st April 2011) -Prescription cost analysis

Summary: The Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF) is a major part of the new General Medical Services (GMS) contract, introduced in April 2004. The QOF measures GP practice achievements against a range of evidence-based indicators, with points and payments awarded to practices according to their level of achievement.

Summary: Information on the number of clients seen and the length of time they waited, and the progress towards the Scottish Government HEAT target, by quarter. Presents for the first time waiting times from referral to start of treatment. Data presented by Health Board and Alcohol and Drug Partnership. This is the first publication from the new Drug and Alcohol Treatment Waiting times Database, and the first time alcohol treatment waiting times are published.

Summary: Monthly statistics relating to children entering detention and held solely under Immigration Act powers.  These data are based on provisional management information and are subject to change.

Summary: Indicator reporting mortality at hospital trust level across the NHS.

Summary: Monthly figures on museum and gallery visits.

Summary: Provisional information about the pre and post operative health status of patients undergoing common elective procedures (hip and knee replacements, varicose vein and groin hernia)

Summary: Provisional information about the pre and post operative health status of patients undergoing common elective procedures (hip and knee replacements, varicose vein and groin hernia)

Summary: This release presents provisional information about the reliability of journeys on the startegic road network.

Summary: High-level NHS Hospital and Community Health Service (HCHS) Workforce information on a monthly basis for Hospital Doctors and Non Medical Staff. Quarterly supplemental information providing redundancy figures and further granularity across staff groups and work areas including pre-announced specific topic areas or service priority areas is available in the January, April, July and October publications.