What plans it has to support the development of a common dataset for neurological health services.

Standard 1 of the NHS Quality Improvement Scotland clinical standards for neurological health services highlights the importance of consistent and ongoing data collection to allow NHS boards to monitor and review service provision on an ongoing basis for the purpose of service improvement. To promote consistency, a Neurological Services Data and Audit Group has been set up to identify and agree a common dataset for all neurological services.
An early priority for NHS QIS is to develop the measures that will demonstrate the extent to which the standards are being achieved. This is likely to involve both the use of local tracking systems and existing national data sources, identifying new ones where required.
In addition, NHS QIS will work with the Information Services Division of NHS National Services Scotland and the Neurological Alliance of Scotland to review the information available in the Multiple Sclerosis Register, set up with government provided funding of £70,000, for its use as a potential data source.