Table 2 Extended dataset criteria and guidance for scoring/completion

Additional demographic data

• Self-declared disability

• Religion

• Biological sex

• Highest education

• Sexual orientation

We recommend following guidance set out by the Office for National Statistics in how these are categorised: https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/measuringequality

Note that religion may be recorded differently across devolved nations. The draft CRF includes all options to enable cross-nation applicability.

The ONS (2004) definition of educational attainment is suggested for simplicity and applicability to an older population.

Additional multi-morbidity data

CIRS-G

Both individual scores for each body system and the overall total score should be recorded.

Handgrip strength

Record as whole number in kg.

Record the best measurement on each side (and best overall). The dominant side should be specified.

Walking speed

Record as m/s to two decimal places.

Specify course length used and whether start/stop were active walking.

Frailty phenotype

Record as overall score 0 to 5.

Specify how low physical activity has been defined.

Frailty Index

Record to two decimal places.

Suggest using deficits from previously validated indices e.g. eFI, ELSA, CSHA

Mood

GDS-15

Record total score.

Nutrition

Screening:

MNA-SF

Assessment:

MNA (Full Form)

Record total score and code as “not malnourished”, “at risk of malnutrition”, or “malnourished” as per cut-offs.