The Monthly Referral Return (MRR) contains data relating to GP and other referrals for first consultant-led outpatient appointments focusing on all treatment functions and specific acute treatment functions. MRR figures are submitted monthly from June 2020 by NHS trusts and independent sector providers treating NHS patients. Referrals information prior to June 2020 has been taken from the Monthly Hospital Activity page here with the exception of other referrals (all specialties) which can be found on the Quarterly Hospital Activity page here.

Data
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Statistical Press Notice

Statistical Press Notice, September 2023 (PDF, 138KB)

Pre-Release Access List

Download Monthly Outpatient Referrals Pre-Release Access List (PDF, 59KB)

Guidance
Monthly Outpatient Referrals Guidance (PDF, 242KB)

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For further information about the published statistics, please contact us at:

Performance Analysis Team (Elective, Activity and Planning)
NHS England
Room 5E60
Quarry House
Leeds LS2 7UE
Great Britain
Email: england.nhsdata@nhs.net