The latest version of the Structure Query Language (SQL) query provides the framework for creating Statistical Process Control (SPC) Individual Moving Range (XmR) charts. The accompanying Excel tool allows you to view, format, and export the SPC charts generated by the SQL query. Both can be downloaded from the Making Data Count FutureNHS Collaboration Platform […]

The Approved Costing Guidance explains how NHS trusts should cost at patient level using the costing standards and then submit cost data using the National Cost Collection guidance. It is updated annually.   The collection of patient-level costing data helps the NHS manage costs, improve productivity, eliminate unwarranted variation and, overall, improve services for patients.  Contents […]

Proposed updates to the risk assessment framework for independent sector providers of NHS services: a consultation notice. We are consulting on proposed updates to the risk assessment framework for independent sector providers of NHS services. This page contains the full consultation document and a link to the consultation survey through which you can feed back […]

Support for managers to improve the breadth and depth of their knowledge and expertise regarding the key components of elective care infrastructure that underpin and support sustainable delivery of referral to treatment, cancer and diagnostic waiting times. The current national focus on managing the response to COVID-19 means that it is not appropriate to divert […]

NHS providers should refer to this page for the latest updates on financial accounting and reporting. We also email updates to finance teams. Quick links 2023/24 year end timetable letter DHSC Group Accounting Manual (GAM) 2023/24 FT Annual Reporting Manual (ARM) 2023/24 DHSC agreement of balances (provider portal login required) PFMS – Trust Portal Submission […]

Data workbooks and explorer tool based on incidents reported by NHS providers in England to the National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS). September 2023 update: We have paused the annual publishing of this data while we consider future publications in line with the current introduction of the Learn from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) service to […]

Rolling data updated monthly, to show the number of patient safety incidents reported to the National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS) in the last 12 months. We have currently paused the publishing of this data while we consider future publications in line with the introduction of LFPSE. Our publication provides timely organisational data on reporting […]

Data workbooks on all patient safety incidents reported in England to the National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS). September 2023 update: We have paused the annual publishing of this data while we consider future publications in line with the current introduction of the Learn from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) service to replace the NRLS. Contents […]

The Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) sets out the NHS’s approach to developing and maintaining effective systems and processes for responding to patient safety incidents for the purpose of learning and improving patient safety. The Patient Safety Incident Response Framework document and supporting guidance Aidan Fowler, National Director of Patient Safety, NHS England – […]

The National Patient Safety Improvement Programmes collectively form the largest safety initiative in the history of the NHS. They support a culture of safety, continuous learning and sustainable improvement across the healthcare system. How the Patient Safety Improvement Programmes work National Patient Safety Improvement Programme Patient Safety Collaboratives Get involved Background to our work How […]