Reference

In our reference section you will find key information and documents which help form mental health policy.

  • HoNOS Assessments, The Royal College of Psychiatrists
    HoNOS-secure version 2b is the latest version of what was previously known as HoNOS-MDO*. It is specifically designed for use in health and social care settings such as secure psychiatric, prison health care and related forensic services, including those based in the community.
  • Hospital Episodes Statistics (HES) Online
    HES is the national statistical data warehouse for England of the care provided by NHS hospitals and for NHS hospital patients treated elsewhere. HES is the data source for a wide range of healthcare analysis for the NHS, government and many other organisations and individuals.
  • Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)
    The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme aims to improve access to evidence based talking therapies in the NHS through an expansion of the psychological therapy workforce and services.
  • Developing Payment by Results for mental health
    The Department of Health's pages on Payment by Results for mental health.
  • Mental Health Act 1983
    The Mental Health Act 1983 covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health condition.
  • NHS Data Dictionary
    The NHS Data Model and Dictionary provides a reference point for assured information standards to support health care activities within the NHS in England. It has been developed for everyone who is actively involved in the collection of data and the management of information in the NHS.
  • National Statistics Code of Practice
    Code of Practice for Statistics that sets out the professional standards which official statistics are expected to meet.
  • Office for National Statistics
    The Office for National Statistics produces independent information to improve our understanding of the UK's economy and society.
  • Care Quality Commission
    The Care Quality Commission is the new health and social care regulator for England.
  • Monitor
    Monitor is the independent regulator of NHS foundation trusts.