Frequently Asked Questions

 We have produced the following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) documents, to help data users at NHS provider trusts submit their SACT data uploads.

All FAQ documents should be used in conjunction with their corresponding User Guidance documents.

Dataset version 3.0 (New) - Frequently asked questions

This FAQ document and Logic document are part of a suite of documents to help users better understand the new dataset version 3.0 and to provide answers to any anticipated questions.

 Download the Dataset version 3.0 (New) - FAQ

 Download the Dataset version 3.0 (New) - Addendum  -  Deadline FAQ

 Download the Dataset version 3.0 (New) - Addendum  - Treatment intent FAQ

Dataset version 3.0 (New) - Logic Document

 Download the Dataset version 3.0 - Logic

SACT v3.0 outcomes FAQs

 Download the SACT v3.0 outcomes FAQs

Cancer Drugs Fund - Frequently asked questions

This FAQ document explains how SACT data are collected, monitored and analysed to support CDF treatment evaluations.

Download the Cancer Drugs Fund - FAQ

Dataset version 2.0 (previous) - Frequently asked questions

This FAQ document covers SACT in general as well as any frequently questions that have arisen from the previous SACT dataset version 2.0.

 Download the Dataset version 2.0 (Current) - FAQ - Revised August 2018

If you have a question concerning the SACT dataset or this implementation for which there is no published answer, please email the SACT helpdesk at sact@phe.gov.uk and enter FAQ in the subject field.