Delta 2.0 overview
We are using your feedback to improve Delta. This will make it easier to find things, faster to use and simpler to understand. The first part of these improvements are new or updated pages that show data providers and certifiers exactly what they need to do. They are:
Homepage
The new homepage shows:
- open and missed collections
- records that need certifying
- records that have been submitted
- deadlines
This makes it easier to get to collections.
Users can see information for all their organisations and will no longer have to choose which organisation to view.
Links to support are clearer, making it easier for users to find the support they need.
Action banner
A banner at the top of the page shows users actions they need to take. This could be a record that needs submitting or certifying, or a collection where the deadline has passed. It links to the section of the page with more information.
Open collections
The homepage shows open collections for every organisation the user has access to where:
- the deadline has not passed
- the deadline has been extended
- a record has been submitted
- no record has been submitted
Missed collections
The homepage shows collections with no returns in the last 2 years.
Records requiring certification
The homepage displays up to 5 records needing certification from various organisations and collections. Users can select the 'view record and certify' link for more details and to certify the record.
Version 2.0 of the new Delta homepage with dedicated sections for open collections, missed collections and records requiring certification.
Collection group
A collection group is all the collections for a specific purpose.
The hierarchy is:
Collection group > Collection > Return > Record
For example, the census is a collection group.
This page gives users information about the collection group, how the data is used and lists all collections, both past and present. It displays the ID and shows a table with all the collections in the group listed.
It also shows the names, roles and email addresses of other members of your organisations in the same collection group.
Version 2.0 of the new Delta collection group page.
Collections table
This page has a table showing all the collections that you have been asked to submit data for.
You can now complete your returns and other tasks by selecting the name of the collection, which will take you to the collection page.
Collection
Users can go straight to the new collection page by selecting the link on the homepage.
There is a page for each collection. This makes it easier for organisations to:
- see all relevant returns and records
- see deadlines
- find out how to get support
Users can share a direct link to the collection with colleagues who have the correct permissions by copying and pasting the URL.
The permissions you need to view or certify data have stayed the same.
What is on the collection page
On the collection page is:
- the collection’s name
- the deadline and how many days the user has to submit
- any active extensions, and the reason they have been given
- whether a collection is open or closed
- the date the collection opened
- whether a return has been submitted
- the time period the data covers
- what options are available to submit data
- if the collection needs certifying
- useful documents
- the names, roles and email addresses of other members of your organisation in the collection
- a list of related collections
How to create a record
On the collection page, select 'add'. This creates a draft record that can be filled in as usual.
Version 2.0 of the new Delta collection page.
Record
This page shows a summary of a record. Find this page by selecting a record on the collection page.
It shows:
- the name of the record
- the organisation
- the collection
- the status
- who last updated, submitted or certified it and when
Users can share a direct link to the record with colleagues who have permission. If users can't edit or submit a record, there is a drop down to tell them why.
Version 2.0 of the new Delta record page.
Data store
The link in the data store now takes users to the record page. It shows the date a record was last updated and submitted. It also shows the date a record was certified if it has been certified.
Your feedback
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