Version: 1.0.4 | Published: 18 Jun 2026 | Updated: 0 days ago
Summary
Reference Code:
DAPB2043 Amd 1/2026
Type:
Collections
Effective From:
21 April 2026
Assurance Expiry Date:
30 April 2028
Topics:
Data definitions and terminologies
Alternate Name:
- SARI
- SARI - Watch surveillance system
Publication Date:
21 April 2026
Contact Point
Contact Point:
Documentation
Description:
This change request is to renew the approval the SARI Watch surveillance system mandatory collection components beyond March 2023. There are reductions in the requested data as we have moved into the Living with COVID phase of the pandemic.
Changes April 2026 COVID-19 aggregate weekly counts: • Operational period will be reduced to Oct-May to reduce burden, unless a national COVID-19 incident declared Influenza aggregate weekly counts: • Piloting of mandatory reporting for one winter season (Oct 26-May 27). Data has been collected voluntarily since 2011 (~25% of trusts).Review & Status
Contributor:
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
Approval Date:
21 April 2026
Technical Committee:
Data Assurance Board (DAB)
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active
Origin
Name:
NHSE-SD Data Catalogue