Information standards and data collections (including extractions)

The Data Alliance Partnership Board, chaired by NHS England and NHS Improvement, has responsibility for the assurance and approval of information standards, data collections and data extractions (collectively known as ISCE or standards) across all health services and adult social care.

Scrutiny of the assurance has been formally delegated to a Data Alliance Partnership Sub Board, chaired by NHS England and Improvement.

The assurance is undertaken by a dedicated team within NHS Digital (the Data Standards Assurance Service - DSAS).

A new process is being considered but in the meantime please direct any requests for information about assurance to DSAS - [email protected]

The DAPB welcomes all suggestions for new, or changes to existing, ISCE. Contact us to find out more.

The Data Alliance Partnership Board is committed to ensuring the quality of ISCE, to ensure effective implementation, full realisation of benefits and minimal disruption for staff, patients and care users. When an ISCE is included on the DAPB list of standards and collections, this confirms that it has been through assessment and is demonstrated to meet the DAPB quality assurance criteria.