Local Authority Codes

 

Local Authority Codes (along with Resident Categories, Resident Types and Funding Sources) is a way of grouping residents for analytical reporting purposes. (See the Reports section for further details).

 

Click on the "Settings" tab to bring up the list of options and then select "Resident Classifications" followed by "Local Authority Codes" from the menu options list.

 

 

The "Local Authority Codes" screen will now be displayed.

 

 

A selection of codes is already set up in the system but you can click the "Add" button (+) to add a new record. Enter a suitable short code followed by a description, you can enter another record by using the "Tab" key to move to the next line. Finally, click the "Tick" to save the record. You may also edit the existing records and again click the "Tick" to save or delete records by clicking the "Delete" button (-).