The MHSDS is a patient level, output based, secondary uses data set which aims to deliver nationally consistent and comparable person-based information for children, young people and adults who are in contact with NHS England's services for mental health and wellbeing, learning disability, autism or other neurodevelopmental conditions. As a secondary uses data set it re-uses clinical and operational data for purposes other than direct patient care. All activity relating to patients of any age who receive care for a suspected or diagnosed mental health and wellbeing need, Learning Disability, autism or other neurodevelopmental conditions is within scope of the MHSDS.

Recruitment is ongoing