Better Health, Brighter Future
Data Driven Decision Making
An historic lack of reliable ADHD data has affected systems’ ability to capture and keep pace with the increasing demand for ADHD services. This module brings together guidance on key data sources to:
- understand population-level need and address health inequalities
- capture patient experience and outcomes
- support service improvement and transformation, and inform workforce planning
| NHS Standard Contract 2025/26 Technical Guidance Guidance to local systems on utilisng the NHS Standard Contract Activity Management provisions to ensure that each provider delivers the right level of activity | https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/08-nhssc-technical-guidance-september-update.pdf | ||
| ADHD & Autism Payment Guidance - A supporting document to the 2026/27 NHS Payment Scheme Guidance to support improved commissioning of services, and standardisation of data capture and reporting | https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/26-27NHSPS-CnSD-ADHD-and-Autism-Payment-Guidance.pdf | ||
| NHSE Neurodevelopmental Data Hub A central repository for neurodevelopmental data produced by NHS England including publications, dashboards, supporting information for underlying datasets and technical guidance, alongside signposting to other useful sources of information | https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/data-tools-and-services/data-services/neurodevelopmental-data-hub | ||
| ADHD Management Information (MI) reports MI reports for ADHD show that data on volumes, waiting times, and pathways are now being published to drive transparency. Guidance on using the ADHD Management Information statistical publication, with details of what is and is not included in the figures and what the publication can and cannot tell you | https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/mi-adhd/supporting-information | ||