Data Dictionary A-Z

ISD Scotland Data Dictionary

Format
Characters

Field Length
2

Priority
Mandatory

Definition
Ethnic group classifies the person according to their own perceived ethnic group and cultural background. (Scotland Census)

Points to Note

1. This was previously included as an Optional item, but was made Mandatory at a later date to conform to National requirements.
2. This is the patients perception of his or her own ethnic group, and is intended to assist the monitoring of equality of access to NHS services.
3. For the A&E datamart, please ensure this data item is as complete as possible

Cross Checks
None.

Notes
The following list is the current ethnicity classification (2011 Census categories). This should be used by NHS Scotland organisations for local and SMR return purposes. Local systems may record more detailed codes as required but these must map to the categories for SMR return purposes.

The letters that appear in the group headings in the codes and value list refer to positions in the census list and are not valid SMR codes. Please only use the codes in the code list (1A, 1B etc.).

Codes and Values: Ethnic Group (Code order)

Group A - White
1A Scottish
1B Other British
1C Irish
1K Gypsy/ Traveller
1L Polish
1Z Other white ethnic group

Group B - Mixed or multiple ethnic groups
2A Any mixed or multiple ethnic groups

Group C - Asian, Asian Scottish or Asian British
3F Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British
3G Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British
3H Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British
3J Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British
3Z Other Asian, Asian Scottish or Asian British

Group D - African
4D African, African Scottish or African British
4Y Other African

Group E - Caribbean or Black
5C Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British
5D Black, Black Scottish or Black British
5Y Other Caribbean or Black

Group F - Other ethnic group
6A Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British
6Z Other ethnic group

Group G - Refused/Not provided by patient
98 Refused/Not provided by patient

Group H - Not Known
99 Not Known

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