Version: 1.0.2 | Published: 18 Jun 2024 | Updated: 534 days ago

Monthly Referral Return

Dataset

Summary

Type:
collections
Applies To:
  • NHS Trusts
  • Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)
  • Independent sector providers treating NHS patients
Topics:
Referrals
Care Settings:
  • Community health
  • Dentistry
  • GP / Primary care
  • Hospital
  • Maternity
  • Mental health
Alternate Name:
MRR

Documentation

Description:

Data is used to monitor changes in referral levels and to inform NHS planning.

Note that earlier versions (of the Monthly Activity Return) included data items relating to elective and non-elective inpatient admissions but these data items are no longer required for this collection.

Relations:

Document Control

Scope:
All NHS trusts providing NHS-funded outpatient services and independent sector providers of outpatient services for NHS patients.
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active

Legal Authorities

Legal Authority:
Section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Legal Authority Description:
This standard is published under section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.