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SACT newsletter - Latest edition
Click here to access the new portal SACT PORTAL
SACTv3 revised dataset launch and ongoing monitoring
SACTv3: Confirmation of readiness to start uploading
Latest Regimen List available through TRUD
Click here to access further guidance and training
SACT escalation guide for non-compliance
SACT CancerStats reports and update schedule
SACT_Dataset_v3.0_Final
DCB1533 SACT - User Guide
DCB1533 SACT - Technical Guide
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The latest version of the SACT dataset, SACT v3, launched in September 2019. Further information on SACT v3 is available through the resources below:
Resources
DCB1533 SACT - User Guide v3.0.2 updated version (replaced 5/12/2019)
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SACT_Dataset_v3.0 - Internal pre-upload Checklist
The current version of the dataset (SACT v3) includes updated SACT data 'outcomes' fields. We have developed further guidance that aims to support clinicians to complete these new fields.The following documents can be used to support the assessment of whether a patient benefitted from non-curative treatment and harmonise interpretation across trusts:
Guidance for assessing 'non-curative treatment benefit' in the SACT dataset
One-pager guidance for assessing 'non-curative treatment benefit' in the SACT dataset
The outcomes upload launched in September 2019 alongside SACT v3. Further information is provided in the documents below:
SACTv3.0 outcomes upload - introduction
SACTv3.0 outcomes upload - specification
SACT v3.0 outcomes FAQs
SACTv3.0 outcomes upload - example
SACT User Guidance 2014
Further v2 documents are available on request.
The following guidance can be used to access the portal and upload SACT data submissions:
Step-by-step guide (new portal)
How to register for SACT portal (new portal)
Step-by-step guide to correcting SACT portal upload errors (new portal)
SACT regimen mapping Improvements to SACT API portal - Introduction
Trusts must upload SACT data using the 2 month schedule as shown below.
Upload calendar for SACT portal - 2 months (formally called 6 week schedule)
The following document describes the standard escalation process that will be adopted for trusts who repeatedly fail to comply with the requirements for SACT data submission.
Our data liaison team visit trusts to provide in depth support with any issues around submitting data and to support improvements in data quality and completeness.
If you are interested in speaking to one of the liaison team then please contact SACT@phe.gov.uk and they'll get back to you.
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