Learning Disability Specialist Services - Frequently Asked Questions

This page has been provided to support member’s with any frequently asked questions in relation to the Learning Disability Specialist Services Collection.

This page is updated regularly and contains questions asked by participating members and their responses. If you have a question and it is not listed here, please email the team on (nhsbn.lda@nhs.net).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I complete online data collection?

Organisations are provided with a data collection template to support collection. Once data is completed on the template, it can be entered into the online data collection pages.

What has changed in the collection for 2023/24?

The main changes to the collection in 2023/24 has been a removal of questions relating to autism diagnostic services.

We have been impacted by the cyber attack and don’t feel we can properly participate this year. What should we do?

We are optimistic that all of our members will still be able to participate this year. Please contact the project team and we will arrange a full discussion regarding your data and how best to approach the completion of the specification.

Is this data collection specifically for NHS services or is it to include, where applicable, other services?

This collection is purely for NHS services. If there are specific areas that are totally integrated please contact the team to discuss.