Welcome to the SACT Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Dataset website
The SACT dataset collects systemic anti-cancer therapy activity from all NHS England providers. It is a mandatory collection and the world’s first comprehensive database, allowing us to understand treatment patterns and outcomes on a national scale.
This website contains the latest information and support available from the SACT team.
SACTv3 dataset has launched
Public Health England (PHE) has recently launched the revised version of the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) dataset. This version, SACTv3, went live on 1st September 2019, with a 3-month implementation window. All trusts are required to be recording SACTv3 on internal trust systems from 1st December 2019.
Details of the implementation deadline and PHE’s monitoring process for non-compliance is available via the link below:
SACTv3 revised dataset launch and ongoing monitoring
Moving to SACTv3 – guidance
When your trust is ready to submit your first SACTv3 file, please complete the following checklist and return it to the helpdesk SACT@phe.gov.uk
SACTv3: Confirmation of readiness to start uploading
This checklist confirms that your trust has taken all necessary steps to meet the SACTv3 requirements, all relevant staff have been informed of the move to SACTv3 and represents formal authorisation from your trust to start SACTv3 reporting. On receipt of a completed checklist the SACT team will update your trust to SACTv3 on the SACT upload portal. At this stage, your trust will no longer be able to submit SACTv2 on the SACT portal.
Resources
SACT_Dataset_v3.0_Final
SACT_Dataset_v3.0_Final
DCB1533 SACT - User Guide
DCB1533 SACT - User Guide v3.0.2 updated version (replaced 5/12/2019)
DCB1533 SACT - Technical Guide
DCB1533 SACT - Technical Guide
SACT_Dataset_v3.0 - Standard header row
SACT_Dataset_v3.0_Header row
SACT_Dataset_v3.0 - Internal pre-upload Checklist
SACT_Dataset_v3.0 - Internal pre-upload Checklist
Outcomes upload
The SACT outcomes upload will be launched September 2019 to coincide with the revised dataset
SACTv3.0 outcomes upload - introduction
SACTv3.0 outcomes upload - specification
SACT v3.0 outcomes FAQs
SACTv3.0 outcomes upload - example
The SACT team will run a webinar on the outcomes extract in early 2020.
Background information on the dataset review
The SACT dataset is an NHS agreed mandated standard, and as part of that standard it needs to be reviewed.
Public Health England has been reviewing the SACT dataset to ensure it remains fit for purpose.
The dataset review has now completed the required process and the new SACT dataset standard has been published by NHS digital.
DCB1533: Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Data Set
Timetable
The dataset review schedule overview is available here:
SACT v3 - schedule overview
The revised data set SACT v3.0 is expected to be submitted using the following timetable:
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Phase
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Dates
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Action
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Phase 1 - Implementation Period
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06-12-2018 to 31-08-2019
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the development lead times of software suppliers and in-house developers to make changes to systems to reflect requirements and align with conformance criteria
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Phase 2 - Data Collection Period
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01-09-2019 to 30-11-2019
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allows for a 3 month period where data can be submitted in accordance with either SACT v2.0 or v3.0 formats
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Phase 3 - Full Conformance
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01-12-2019 onwards
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requires full conformance, using only SACT data set v3.0 format
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UPDATES:
Please continue to check our website as more information and resources will be added regularly.
Useful links
To upload data to the new SACT portal (to upload data / map regimens) (accessible to registered users - see below)
To register for the new SACT portal (accessible to users with an NHS net mail account)
To register and access SACT reports (accessible to users with an NHS net mail account)
Data Quality and Completeness reports are still available upon request sact@phe.gov.uk for data submitted on the old portal to May 2018.