Definitions
Routine/Standard/Normal
Number of slots scheduled of type Routine/Standard/Normal etc. i.e. NOT slots released for booking on the day of appointment or specialist clinics;
Core Hours
Core hours defined as 8:00 - 18:30 on weekdays except Good Friday, Christmas Day or bank holidays, as set out in the GMS contract.
Based on appointment start time i.e. a 10 minute appointment scheduled to start at 6.25pm will be counted as a core hours appointment; an appointment scheduled to start at 8am will also be counted as a core hours appointment; an appointment scheduled to start at 6.30pm will be counted as an extended hours appointment.
See Healthcare Professional Definitions for more details.
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