ETHNIC CATEGORY
The 16+1 ethnic data categories defined in the 2001 census is the national mandatory standard for the collection and analysis of ethnicity.
Format / Length
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Description
ETHNIC CATEGORY is the same as attribute ETHNIC CATEGORY CODE 2001.
The 16+1 ethnic data categories defined in the 2001 census is the national mandatory standard for the collection and analysis of ethnicity.
The national code must be transmitted as the first character in the 2 character field. The second character is optional for use locally. It must, however, be able to be grouped consistently with the 16 main categories.
National code Z should be used where the PERSON has been given the opportunity to state their ETHNIC CATEGORY but chose not to. Default code 99 should be used where the PERSON's ETHNIC CATEGORY is not known.
Note: for the Stop Smoking Services Quarterly Data Set default code 99 'Not Known' is not valid.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
|
A |
White - British |
|
B |
White - Irish |
|
C |
White - Any other White background |
|
D |
Mixed - White and Black Caribbean |
|
E |
Mixed - White and Black African |
|
F |
Mixed - White and Asian |
|
G |
Mixed - Any other mixed background |
|
H |
Asian or Asian British - Indian |
|
J |
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani |
|
K |
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi |
|
L |
Asian or Asian British - Any other Asian background |
|
M |
Black or Black British - Caribbean |
|
N |
Black or Black British - African |
|
P |
Black or Black British - Any other Black background |
|
R |
Other Ethnic Groups - Chinese |
|
S |
Other Ethnic Groups - Any other ethnic group |
|
Z |
Not stated |
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
|
99 |
Not known |
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | ETHNIC CATEGORIES |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | CDS V6-2 Type 020 - Outpatient CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-2 Type 021 - Future Outpatient CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-2 Type 120 - Admitted Patient Care - Finished Birth Episode CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-2 Type 130 - Admitted Patient Care - Finished General Episode CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-2 Type 140 - Admitted Patient Care - Finished Delivery Episode CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-2 Type 150 - Admitted Patient Care - Other Birth Event CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-2 Type 160 - Admitted Patient Care - Other Delivery Event CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-2 Type 170 - Admitted Patient Care - Detained and or Long Term Psychiatric Census CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-2 Type 180 - Admitted Patient Care - Unfinished Birth Episode CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-2 Type 190 - Admitted Patient Care - Unfinished General Episode CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-2 Type 200 - Admitted Patient Care - Unfinished Delivery Episode CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-2-3 Type 011 - Emergency Care CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-3 Type 020 - Outpatient CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-3 Type 120 - Admitted Patient Care - Finished Birth Episode CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-3 Type 130 - Admitted Patient Care - Finished General Episode CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-3 Type 140 - Admitted Patient Care - Finished Delivery Episode CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-3 Type 150 - Admitted Patient Care - Other Birth Event CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-3 Type 160 - Admitted Patient Care - Other Delivery Event CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-3 Type 180 - Admitted Patient Care - Unfinished Birth Episode CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-3 Type 190 - Admitted Patient Care - Unfinished General Episode CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | CDS V6-3 Type 200 - Admitted Patient Care - Unfinished Delivery Episode CDS | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Core | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| XML Schema Constraint | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set XML Schema Constraints | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | Chlamydia Testing Activity Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| XML Schema Constraint | Commissioning Data Set Version 6-2 XML Schema Constraints | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| XML Schema Constraint | Commissioning Data Set Version 6-2-3 XML Schema Constraints | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| XML Schema Constraint | Commissioning Data Set Version 6-3 XML Schema Constraints | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | Community Services Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| XML Schema Constraint | Community Services Data Set Constraints | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | Devices Patient Level Contract Monitoring Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| XML Schema Constraint | Devices Patient Level Contract Monitoring Data Set Constraints | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | Diagnostic Imaging Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| XML Schema Constraint | Diagnostic Imaging Data Set XML Schema Constraints | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | Drugs Patient Level Contract Monitoring Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| XML Schema Constraint | Drugs Patient Level Contract Monitoring Data Set Constraints | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Element | ETHNIC CATEGORY | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | GUMCAD Sexually Transmitted Infection Surveillance System Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| XML Schema Constraint | HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set XML Schema Constraints | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| XML Schema Constraint | Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set Constraints | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | Mental Health Services Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| XML Schema Constraint | Mental Health Services Data Set Constraints | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | NHS Continuing Healthcare Patient Level Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | National Workforce Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | Patient Level Contract Monitoring Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| XML Schema Constraint | Patient Level Contract Monitoring Data Set Constraints | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | Sexual and Reproductive Health Activity Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
| Data Set | Stop Smoking Services Quarterly Data Set | references in description ETHNIC CATEGORY |
