Release Calendar

Summary: Annual Cancer Waiting Times statistics for urgently-referred patients by tumour site and NHS board, for Acute Leukaemia and Paediatric cancers. To remain relevant to the changing set of targets, the quarterly Cancer Waiting Times Statistics published previously by ISD was replaced by the New Cancer Waiting Times Statistics in June 2010, which show a new series of figures. The Cancer Waiting Times' last quarterly release was in May 2010.

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: A set of key clinical indicators (KCIs) has been developed, for which data were first published in February 2006. The KCI reports are updated annually.

Summary: This report presents information on clients attempting to quit smoking with the help of NHS smoking cessation services, and quit outcomes by calendar year. Prior to May 2010 this publication was released under the title "Smoking Cessation".

Summary: Complaints Statistics

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: Annual updates to various sections of the ScotPHO website, including key points, policy context, key data sources, references and data summaries.

Summary: Following public consultation these publications will be released as a single publication on a quarterly basis from 29 March 2011: Quarterly summary of inpatient, day case and outpatient activity and beds statistics for NHSScotland. Emergency Admissions for patients aged 65+: Summary of emergency admissions and bed days data for patients aged 65+. Data specifically relate to HEAT target. Monthly figures for same-day surgery. Data specifically relate to HEAT target.

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: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Immunisation Uptake Statistics