This census data does identify all patients with an AvailabilityStatus Code and it is therefore possible to report on the number of patients witha guarantee and an Availability Status Code waiting over specified periods on thatparticular census date.Availability Status Codes willbe abolished at the end of this year and replaced by a new system of defining andmeasuring waiting which will be clearer, more consistent and fairer to patients.The new approach will balance the responsibility of the NHS to provide care andtreatment quickly with patients responsibility to make sure they attend appointmentsand do not change appointments once agreed.