Version: 1.0.2 | Published: 1 Dec 2025 | Updated: 45 days ago
Monthly Referral Return
Dataset
Summary
Reference Code:
DCB3023-01 Amd 87/2017
Type:
Collections
Applies To:
- NHS Trusts
- Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)
- Independent sector providers treating NHS patients
Assurance Expiry Date:
31 March 2023
Topics:
Referrals
Care Settings:
- Community health
- Dentistry
- GP / Primary care
- Hospital
- Maternity
- Mental health
Alternate Name:
MRR
Publication Date:
14 April 2020
Contact Point
Contact Point:
Collection/Extraction Details
Collection Level:
Aggregate level
Frequency:
Dataset publication or collection occurs once a month.
Documentation
Associated Media:
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.
Documentation Link:
Relations:
Name:Quarterly Activity Return
Explanation:DCB3023-02 (Retired)
Review & Status
Scope:
All NHS trusts providing NHS-funded outpatient services and independent sector
providers of outpatient services for NHS patients.
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active
Legal Authority 1
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.
Legal Authority 2
Legal Authority:
NHS standard contract
Legal Authority 3
Legal Authority:
Section 259 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Origin
Name:
NHSE-SD Data Catalogue