This is an archive based on the data dictionary at 27/05/2026
Data Sets provide the specification for data collections and for data analyses.
Clinical Data Sets define a standard set of information that is generated from ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS , from any ORGANISATION or system that captures the data
ECDS V4
A Data Set that collects information for administrative purposes.
CDS V6-2
CDS V6-3
A Data Set that contains aggregate level data.
The Clinical Content section covers information standards which are not secondary use data sets
The Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set is made up of the following data sets:
The Chlamydia Testing Activity Data Set collects information on all chlamydia testing commissioned by the NHS and carried out in all Laboratory settings in England
The Community Services Data Set ( CSDS ) is a PATIENT level, output based, secondary uses data set which delivers robust, comprehensive, nationally consistent and comparable person-centred information for people who are in contact with publicly-funded Community Health Services
The Diagnostic Imaging Data Set was introduced by ISB 1577 Diagnostic Imaging Data Set , in response to the lack of detailed data on national data on Diagnostic Imaging for NHS PATIENTS
The Emergency Care Data Set V4 Type 001 - Commissioning Data Set Interchange Header carries mandatory controls for a Commissioning Data Set Interchange and is only used by inclusion in other CDS Types
The Emergency Care Data Set V4 Type 002 - Commissioning Data Set Interchange Trailer carries mandatory controls for a Commissioning Data Set Interchange and is only used by inclusion in other CDS Types
The Emergency Care Data Set V4 Type 003 - Commissioning Data Set Message Header carries mandatory controls for a Commissioning Data Set Message and is only used by inclusion in other CDS Types
The Emergency Care Data Set V4 Type 004 - Commissioning Data Set Message Trailer carries mandatory controls for a Commissioning Data Set Message and is only used by inclusion in other CDS Types
The Emergency Care Data Set V4 Type 005B - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Bulk Update Protocol carries mandatory controls for a Commissioning Data Set Type and is only used by inclusion in other CDS Types
The Emergency Care Data Set V4 Type 005N - Commissioning Data Set Transaction Header Group - Net Change Protocol carries mandatory controls for a Commissioning Data Set Type and is only used by inclusion in other CDS Types
The Emergency Care Data Set Version 4 ( ECDS V4 ) collects information about why people attend Emergency Care Departments and the treatment they receive to improve PATIENT care through better and more consistent information; allow better planning of healthcare SERVICES ; improve communication between CARE PROFESSIONALS
EPMA - Prescribing Data Set
IntroductionThe Female Genital Mutilation Data Set provides essential information in relation to the female genital mutilation population across England
IntroductionThe GUMCAD Sexually Transmitted Infection Surveillance System Data Set provides essential public health information about Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) diagnoses, treatments and SERVICES provided by Level 3 Genitourinary Medicine Services and commissioned Level 2 Sexual Health Services
The scope of the HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set is all PATIENTS who are diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and receive HIV care from Health Care Providers
The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set will be in included in a future version of the Mental Health Services Data Set
The Maternity Services Data Set ( MSDS ) is a PATIENT -level data set that captures key information at each stage of the maternity care pathway including mother's demographics, Antenatal Booking Appointments , admissions and re-admissions, Screening Tests , Labour and Delivery along with baby's demographics, admissions, diagnoses and Screening Tests
The Mental Health Services Data Set ( MHSDS ) is a PATIENT level, output based secondary uses data set which aims to deliver robust, comprehensive, nationally consistent and comparable person-based information for PATIENTS who are in contact with Mental Health Services
The information in the National Cancer Waiting Times Monitoring Data Set is required to provide details on cancer SERVICES in England
The National Neonatal Data Set is made up of the following data sets:
The Radiotherapy Data Set ( RTDS ) allows for the routine collection of clinically and managerially relevant ACTIVITY data from Radiotherapy centres to provide operational data to enable bench marking and to support enhancing clinical practice, in addition to commissioning or monitoring Radiotherapy Services in an evidence-based manner
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Activity Data Set covers PATIENT contact with the Sexual and Reproductive Health Services whether in a clinic setting, in the PATIENT 's home or at an alternative location
IntroductionThe Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Data Set collects clinical management information on PATIENTS undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy in (or funded by) the NHS in England
The purpose of the Supporting Data Sets is to provide a standardised set of data to support the National Tariff Payment System , Healthcare Resource Groups and Resource Management, Commissioning and national policy
