| Format/length: | max 5 characters |
| HES item: | |
| National Codes: | |
| Default Codes: |
Notes:
A number, issued by the Office for National Statistics, that identifies the type of trade or industry in which an ORGANISATION is active.
References:
The e-GIF version approved for use in NHS England is:
Government Data Standards Catalogue: (GDSC), Version 2.1, Agreed 18 November 2004.
GDSC: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/govtalk/schemasstandards/e-gif/datastandards.aspx.
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | STANDARDISED INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBERS |