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Welcome to NHS England's 2021/22 PLICS Data Validation Tool.
The purpose of the tool is to
For Acute provider Extracts:
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Convert CSV files to XML format
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Assess the data quality of the collection files to identify areas that require attention
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Compress the collection files before onward submission to NHS Digital
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Validate PLICS files with Reference Costs
For Ambulance, Mental Health, IAPT and Comcare provider Extracts:
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Convert CSV files to XML format
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Assess the data quality of the collection files to identify areas that require attention
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Compress the collection files before onward submission to NHS England and NHS Improvement
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Remove data which may lead to reidentification after submission
There are two versions of the tool available, the version you require will depend on whether the tool will be installed on a 32 bit or 64 bit version of Windows.
If you are not sure of the version required please click here and follow the steps outlined. Alternatively please contact your IT department.
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