Description

This report provides recommendations and actions for Public Health Scotland (PHS) and NHS boards to improve consistent recording practices and clearer reporting for short stay urgent care facilities. These recommendations and proposed actions were approved by the Short Stay Urgent Care (SSUC) Data Short Life Working Group (SLWG) in December 2025.

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Last updated: 05 March 2026