Which population figures are being used? 

To fall in line with the wider core reporting programme (Adults and Older Persons, CYPMH, Learning Disability and Autism annual collections) this year we have shifted our population definitions. The population calculator based on ONS figures will now provide a break down of populations from ages 0-17. 18-64 and 65+. This is a change from previous years and as such, all historical data should be considered with this in mind. 

We would like to resubmit our data, is this possible? 

Data for the period pre-April 2024 is now static. This data collection will remain open for the entirety of the year (April 2024-March 2025) and resubmissions are able to be made through the online portal within the same quarter. If you would like to make any further resubmissions then please do contact the team and we may be able to support requests.  

We are new to the project and would like to submit at site/service level, is this possible? 

We realise that for some participants the data is most useful reported back at site/service level, especially where the trust provides services across multiple ICSs. If you would like to set up a new submission structure then please contact the project team. 

Should contacts be counted based on the number of patients or clinicians? 

Contacts should be based on a staff count, i.e.- 

1 patient being seen by 1 staff member = 1 contact 

1 patient being seen by 2 staff members = 2 contacts 

10 patients being seen by 2 staff members = 20 contacts 

Should median waiting times be submitted in weeks or days? 

Median waiting times should be submitted in weeks, not days. 

Community team type definitions 

Adult generic CMHT 

A multi-disciplinary team offering specialist assessment, treatment and care to adults with mental health problems in their own homes and in the community. They may provide a whole range of community based services themselves, or be complemented by 1 or more teams providing specialist functions. 

Older Adult CMHT 

A multi-disciplinary team offering specialist assessment, treatment and care to older people with mental health problems and those accessing memory services in their own homes and in the community. They may provide a whole range of community based services themselves, or be complemented by 1 or more teams providing specialist functions. 

All Adult Teams (including all services) 

This should aggregate all activity for all team types delivering mental health services within the organisation (but excluding learning disability services). These may include, but are not limited to, the following:  

Adult CRHT 

Crisis resolution service. Sometimes these also include Home Treatment Teams and provide intensive support for people in mental health crisis in their own home (or other suitable accommodation). 

Other 

This would include the following teams: Assertive Outreach, Early Intervention (inc. Early Onset Psychosis), Assessment & Brief Intervention, Rehabilitation and Recovery, Forensic, Eating Disorders, Perinatal and Other Adult CMHTs. 

CYPMHS General 

Provides a generic functional community mental health service. May include other functions e.g., neurodevelopmental and organic presentations. The service activity takes place outside of primary care settings. 

All CYPMH Teams (including all services) 

This should aggregate all activity for all team types delivering mental health services within the organisation (but excluding learning disability services). These may include, but are not limited to, the following:  

CYPMH Crisis 

Teams that provide functions of urgent and acute mental health care in the community. Typically includes urgent mental health assessment, gatekeeping inpatient admissions, intensive home treatment as an alternative to admission, as well as facilitating early discharge from inpatient care. May also include an assertive outreach function. 

CYPMHS ADHD/ASD 

Teams primarily focused on mixed neurodevelopmental disorders including, for example, Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, etc. Trusts with separate services should combine figures for this category. 

CYPMH Eating Disorders 

Community Eating Disorder services for Children and Young People. N.B. Combination of previously used 'Eating Disorders/Dietetics Service' and 'Community Eating-Disorder Service for CYP'. Eating Disorders Day Services would fall within this team type. 

Other CYMPHS 

All other CYPMH Teams including: MHST, forensic services, other specialist CYPMH community teams. 

Adult Learning Disabilities  

Provides specialist community mental health care services to adults with moderate to profound learning disabilities and a co-morbid mental health condition. 

Child Learning Disabilities  

Provides specialist community mental health care services to children and young people with moderate to profound learning disabilities and a co-morbid mental health condition.