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Mental health and learning disabilities workforce in the NHS

This interactive report allows users to explore trends in the size and composition of the mental health and learning disabilities (MHLD) workforce in England.

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Further information

Data relating to staff who are either directly providing or supporting the provision of mental health services in secondary care are published by NHS Digital’s Workforce Statistics team. High level numbers are refreshed on a quarterly basis in an interactive report.

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National Workforce Data Set (NWD) guidance documents

These guidance documents have been produced for organisations using the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). They provide guidance on the use of data items from the National Workforce Data set (NWD) and to help those using ESR to improve data quality. 
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NHS Mental Heath Workforce definition

This definition covers the entirety of what is regarded as the NHS Mental Health Workforce.

NHS Mental Health Workforce Definition Annex - Detailed List of Values 

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Last edited: 3 July 2023 11:40 am