Version: 1.0.6 | Published: 23 Jul 2025 | Updated: 134 days ago

GP Workload Tool

Dataset

Summary

Type:
collections
Effective From:
10 September 2017
Applies To:
GP Practices in England
Topics:
  • Access to records
  • Appointment / scheduling
  • Data definitions and terminologies
  • Tests and diagnostics
Care Settings:
GP / Primary care

Documentation

Description:

The data enables the NHS to better understand appointment activity and utilisation and demonstrate the use of general practice across the week, including by healthcare professional and by mode of appointment.

GP Systems Suppliers submit aggregate, GP-level data monthly to NHS Digital via a Secure Electronic File Transfer (SEFT).

Document Control

Approval Date:
06 April 2021
Scope:
All general practices in England
Technical Committee:
Data Alliance Partnership Board (DAPB)
Mandated:
No
Status:
retired

Registration

Registration Status:
retired
Registration Authority:
DAPB

Legal Authorities

Legal Authority:
Section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Legal Authority Description:
This standard is published under section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.