SCR Implementation project timeline
Month from start of implementation
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2
3
4
5
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Stage 0
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Implementation 
stages
Prepare for 
Initiate
Prepare for Go Live
Go Live
Support
Implementation
Assess 
Lessons Learnt / 
Programme Initiation
Planning & Reporting
Readiness
Project Close
Programme 
Deployment 
strategies
Management
Benefits planning
Benefits realisation
Benefits 
Business 
strategy
Change
Establish & implement local business processes
Embed local processes
Engagement activities
Public Information Programme
Stakeholder 
GP Summary 
Engagement 
Patient support
Creation
stategy andplan
DQ preparation
Data Quality improvements, Accreditation (GP Systems)
Ongoing support and maintenance
Go-live activities
Training preparation and delivery
Floor walking and training support
Training 
Training preparation and delivery
Ongoing support and training
strategy
HealthSpace
Communications preparation 
Comms strategy
Healthspace promotion activities
activities
Set up registration points
NHS number 
Urgent & Unscheduled Care Setting Data Quality improvements
population
Review and implement infrastructure requirements
SCR application 
Training 
Floor walking and training 
Training preparation and delivery
Implementation
strategy
support
Comms engagement 
Create 
activities
Develop 
workgroups
required 
Issue/update 
Map, test and approve alert process
infrastructure
smartcards
PID/Business Case
SCR upload 
PIP completion
complete
Gateway criteria / 
Readiness Assessment
Wave approach
PCT Benefits defined
DQ Accreditation
Resource Plan
Project Close/
products required
IG process approved
Business Change Plan
Lessons Learnt
SCR/HS Communications Plan
Benefits Realisation 
Plan
Programme 
Communications 
Information 
Key:
Data quality
Business Change
Training
IT & Infrastructure
Management
& Engagement
Governance

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