Local Authority

Change History
DSCN 2014 / 02	Substance Misuse Data Set

This data item is / was included in the following data sets / collections between the dates shown:

Data Set / Collection	Valid From	Valid To
SM ds	1^st April 2014

The Local Authority of the client, based on the postcode of their usual place of residence at assessment.

In the event that the client presents with no fixed abode, the code should be that of the local authority in which the agency is located.

Where tier 4 treatment is being provided, the code for the local authority responsible for the referral should be used.

Format: 3 digit numeric.