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Secondary Uses Service (SUS)
Population Size
3,012,973
People
Years
2018
Associated BioSamples
None/not available
Geographic coverage
North West England: https://www.geonames.org/2641227/north-west.html
Lead time
2-6 months
Summary
The Secondary Uses Service (SUS) is the national data repository for NHS-funded care in England. It contains detailed, patient-level data extracted from provider systems, primarily used for secondary purposes such as commissioning, service planning, performance management, and research.
SUS captures data across various care settings, including Admitted Patient Care, Outpatient Attendances, and Emergency Care, and serves as a foundational dataset for numerous national analyses and reports. Whil
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Observed Node | Disambiguating Description | Measured Value | Measured Property | Observation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Persons | Unique APC patients | 33866057 | Count | 30 May 2025 |
Persons | Unique OPA patients | 49344582 | Count | 30 May 2025 |
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Modified
23/06/2025
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Start date
01/01/2018
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