Organisation Data Service
The Organisation Data Service ( ODS ) is provided by NHS England .
Description
The Organisation Data Service (ODS) is provided by NHS England.
NHS England is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Organisation Data Service and for its overall development.
The Organisation Data Service is responsible for:
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        Reference data for healthcare practitioners and 
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        A range of associated data and supporting products. 
The Organisation Data Service provides:
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        Central allocation of new or revised ORGANISATION IDENTIFIERS and ORGANISATION SITE IDENTIFIERS. 
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        Help, advice and query resolution on the content and use of the national reference data 
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        Development of the Information Standards in this area 
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        Further development of the range of national reference data. 
For further information on the Organisation Data Service, see the Organisation Data Service pages of the NHS England website at: Organisation Data Service.
For enquiries, email the Organisation Data Service Helpdesk at: exeter.helpdesk@nhs.net.
Also Known As
This Supporting information is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
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| Formerly | National Administrative Codes Service | 
| Short name | ODS | 
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used | 
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | CDS COPY RECIPIENT IDENTITY | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Attribute | CONSULTANT CODE | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| NHS Business Definition | Clinical Commissioning Group | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Supporting Information | Commissioning Data Set Addressing Grid | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| XML Schema Constraint | Commissioning Data Set Version 6-2 XML Schema Constraints | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Supporting Information | Contact Details | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Attribute | DOCTOR INDEX NUMBER | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| XML Schema Constraint | Diagnostic Imaging Data Set XML Schema Constraints | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Attribute | GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL REGISTRATION NUMBER | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Attribute | GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER PPD CODE | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| NHS Business Definition | General Medical Practitioner Practice | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| XML Schema Constraint | HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set XML Schema Constraints | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Supporting Information | Health and Social Care Organisation Reference Data | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| NHS Business Definition | Integrated Care Board | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| NHS Business Definition | Justice Organisation | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Attribute | LABORATORY CODE | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Data Element | LOWER LAYER SUPER OUTPUT AREA (PERSON RESIDENCE) | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| NHS Business Definition | Local Authority | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| NHS Business Definition | Lower Layer Super Output Area | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| NHS Business Definition | Middle Layer Super Output Area | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Supporting Information | NHS Postcode Directory | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Data Element | ONS LOCAL GOVERNMENT GEOGRAPHIC AREA CODE (LOCAL AUTHORITY DISTRICT) | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Class | ORGANISATION | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Attribute | ORGANISATION CODE | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Data Element | ORGANISATION CODE (CODE OF COMMISSIONER) | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Data Element | ORGANISATION CODE (RESIDENCE RESPONSIBILITY) | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Attribute | ORGANISATION IDENTIFIER | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Data Element | ORGANISATION IDENTIFIER (CDS RECIPIENT) | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Data Element | ORGANISATION IDENTIFIER (CODE OF COMMISSIONER) | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Class | ORGANISATION SITE | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Attribute | ORGANISATION SITE CODE | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Attribute | ORGANISATION SITE IDENTIFIER | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Supporting Information | Organisation Data Service | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Supporting Information | Organisation Data Service Default Codes | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Data Element | POSTCODE | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Attribute | PRIVATE CONTROLLED DRUG PRESCRIBER CODE | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| NHS Business Definition | Pharmacy Premises | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Supporting Information | Specialised Commissioning Hub | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Supporting Information | Sub Integrated Care Board Location | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Supporting Information | Supporting Definitions Menu | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Supporting Information | Supporting Definitions Menu | references in description Organisation Data Service | 
| Supporting Information | Sustainability and Transformation Partnership | references in description Organisation Data Service |