CY P12 25 05 – Evaluating Patient Journeys and Outcomes in NHS Elective Care Pathways – Advice and Guidance
Project ID
SDE_YH_PROJ_197
Lay Summary
The NHS faces rising demand for specialist referrals for elective treatment, but national-level published data cannot distinguish between genuine increases in clinical need, growing patient complexity, or system inefficiencies through inappropriate referrals for patients who ultimately receive no treatment.
Trading name
Legal name of contracting organisation
Date of counter-signed DAA/DSA
12/10/2025
Project Status
In progress
Public Benefit Statement
This service evaluation addresses policy priorities identified through discussions with the Prime Minister’s Expert Advisor on Health, focusing on NHS elective care performance and the effectiveness of Advice & Guidance as a demand management strategy. The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has expressed particular interest in understanding Advice & Guidance use and effectiveness.
HRCS Category
Generic Health Relevance
Multiple SDE indicator
No
Is this SDE Lead?
Yes
Name of SDE Parties
Yorkshire and Humber Secure Data Environment