Community Services Statistics (CSS)

Measures describe a question asked to a participant during a survey or an item of information requested from a manager when they fill out a data return. For example, ‘Who do you live with?’ is a measure and the possible responses might be, mother, father, brother, sister etc.

Question/Data item wording	Response scale wording	Need OR provision OR receipt	Description of measure	Start Year	Age of interest	Age to	Informant	Multiple rater	Reporting term	Sweep title	Standard instrument	Dataset
For each English local authority the number of referrals and/or care events (unique care contacts) is recorded for Mobility Problems. Data is given in age bands of 5 years from 0-100. Data is given by gender male/female. Data is given by received date.	Number of events	Provision;	Mobility problem - referral/care event	2024	0-100	100	Data manager	No	Last month	Monthly data collection template March 2025	No	CSS
For each English local authority the number of referrals and/or care events (unique care contacts) is recorded for End of Life Support Data is given in age bands of 5 years from 0-100. Data is given by gender male/female. Data is given by received date.	Number of events	Provision;	End of life support - referral/care event	2024	0-100	100	Data manager	No	Last month	Monthly data collection template March 2025	No	CSS
For each English local authority the number of referrals and/or care events (unique care contacts) is recorded for Reablement Intermediate Care Service Data is given in age bands of 5 years from 0-100. Data is given by gender male/female. Data is given by received date.	Number of events	Provision;	Reablement - referral/care event	2024	0-100	100	Data manager	No	Last month	Monthly data collection template March 2025	No	CSS
For each English local authority the number of referrals and/or care events (unique care contacts) is recorded for Home-based Intermediate Care Service. Data is given in age bands of 5 years from 0-100. Data is given by gender male/female. Data is given by received date.	Number of events	Provision;	Home-based intermediate care - referral/care event	2024	0-100	100	Data manager	No	Last month	Monthly data collection template March 2025	No	CSS
For each English local authority the number of referrals and/or care events (unique care contacts) is recorded for Community Bed-based Intermediate Care Service. Data is given in age bands of 5 years from 0-100. Data is given by gender male/female. Data is given by received date.	Number of events	Provision;	Community bed-based intermediate care - referral/care event	2024	0-100	100	Data manager	No	Last month	Monthly data collection template March 2025	No	CSS
For each council the source of referral is recorded which includes:	General Medical Practitioner Practice Self referral Carer/Relative Accident and Emergency Department (including Minor Injuries Units and Walk In Centres) Acute Hospital Inpatient/Outpatient Department Community Health Service (same or other Health Care Provider) Educational Establishment Local Authority Social Services Hospice Care Home Police Telephone or Electronic Access Service Independent Sector Ambulance Service Mental Health Service Source of referral not Known Missing Value / Value Outside Parameters	Provision;	Source of referral including by carer	2024	0-100	100	Data manager	No	Last month	Monthly data collection template March 2025	No	CSS
Referrals received (ICB, Local Authority of Residence (Upper), NHS England (Region), Provider): Referrals broken down into the following categories: -Total -Children and young people -Adults aged 19 to 64 -Adults aged 65 and over	For each group figures obtained for: Referrals received Persons needing care	Provision;	Number of community referrals received	2017	0-120	120	Data manager	Yes	Past month	Community Services Statistics rolling data collection	No	CSS
Breakdown of care contacts by age group: Care contacts broken down into the following categories: -Total -Children and young people -Adults aged 19 to 64 -Adults aged 65 and over	Number of care contacts obtained for each category	Provision;	Care contacts by age group	2017	0-120	120	Data manager	Yes	Past month	Community Services Statistics rolling data collection	No	CSS
Referrals by age	Number of referrals for the following age groups: 0-4 4-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95-99	Provision;	Referrals to community services by age	2017	0-120	120	Data manager	Yes	Past month	Community Services Statistics rolling data collection	No	CSS
Referrals by source of referral	Number of sources recorded under: General Medical Practiioner Practice Community Health Service Acute Hospital Inpatient/Outpatient Department Self referral Source of referral no known Carer/Relative Missing Value/Value Outside Parameters Care Home Educational Establishemnt Local Authority Social Services Accident and Emergency Department (including minor injuries units and walk in cenres) Ambulance Service Telephone or Electronic Access Service Hospice Mental Health Service Police Dental Practice Independent Sector National Screening Programme Voluntary Sector EmployerAsylum Service Prison Health Service Courts Probation Service Pharmacy Asylum services	Provision;	Sources of community referrals	2017	0-120	120	Data manager	Yes	Past month	Community Services Statistics rolling data collection	No	CSS
Referrals by reason for referral	Reasons by reason for referral recorded under: Reason for referral not known Missing Value / Value Outside Parameters Musculoskeletal Problems Haematology/Phlebotamy Healthy Child Pathway Wound Care Problems with Activities of Daily Living Rehabilitation Foot Care/Problems Continence problems Catheter problems End of Life Support Nutrition and Dietetics Diabetes Speech and Language Problems Mobility Problems Respiratory Conditions Antenatal Care Falls Risk Cardiac Conditions Family Support Pain/Symptom Control Emotional/Behaviour Problems Equipment Provision Safeguard Neurological Problems Looked After Children Bladder Care Pressure Ulcer Feeding/Swallowing Problems Developmental Problems Leg Ulcer Blood Pressure Skin Problems Bowel Problems Ear Infections/Problems Hearing Problems/Loss Imunisation Tuberculosis Over 75 Assessments Cancer Accident/Trauma Other Congenital Conditions Lymphoedema Management Blood Disorders Post Operative Care Psychological Conditions Minor Surgery Complex Social Factors Ophthalmic Problems Parkinson’s Disease Vascular Problems Structural/Functional Impairment Cognitive Problems Deep Vein Thrombosis Smoking Cessation Material Mood Problems Multiple Complex Communication Difficulties Personal Hygiene Bereavement Chronic Allergy/Immunological Problem Epilepsy Stoma Care Sleep Problems Dizziness/Balance Problems Gastrostomy/Management/Care Renal Problems Vomiting/Nausea Eating Disorder Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalophy Diarrhea and Vomiting Metabolic/Endocrine Disorders Head Injruy Condition(s) Requiring Respite Care Cerebral Palsy Genetic Disorders Alopecia Failure to Thrive Colostomy Care Substance Misuse Care of Next Infant (CONI) Pathway Downs Syndrome Cleft Palate Low Muscle Tone Dental Care Problems Laryngectomy Eustachia Tube Dysfunction Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Trismus/Restricted Mouth Opening	Provision;	Reasons for community referrals	2017	0-120	120	Data manager	Yes	Past month	Community Services Statistics rolling data collection	No	CSS
Care contacts by age	Number of contacts recorded for the following age groups: 0-4 4-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95-99	Provision;	Care contacts by age group	2017	0-120	120	Data manager	Yes	Past month	Community Services Statistics rolling data collection	No	CSS
Consultation Type	Consultation types recorded under: Follow-up consultation Initial Consultation Missing value / Value Outside Parameters	Provision;	Types of consultations provided	2017	0-120	120	Data manager	Yes	Past month	Community Services Statistics rolling data collection	No	CSS
Contact Medium	Number of care contacts recorded under: Video consultation Text Message (Asynchronous) Telephone Talk type for a person unable to speak Other Missing Value / Value Outside Parameters Message Board (Asynchronous) Instant messaging (Synchronous) Face to face communication Email Chat Room (Synchronous)	Provision;	Method of contact	2017	0-120	120	Data manager	Yes	Past month	Community Services Statistics rolling data collection	No	CSS
Attendance Status	Number of care contacts recorded under: Attended Missing Value / Value Outside Parameters Health care provider cancellation Patient did not attend or arrived too late to be seen Patient cancellation	Provision;	Attendance status for community referrals	2017	0-120	120	Data manager	Yes	Past month	Community Services Statistics rolling data collection	No	CSS

England

Aims

Community Services Statistics is a monthly report on publicly funded community services for people of all ages using data from the Community Services Data Set (CSDS) reported in England for August 2023. It has been developed to help achieve better outcomes and provide data that will be used to commission services in a way that improves health, reduces inequalities, and supports service improvement and clinical quality.

Institution

NHS Digital

Geographic coverage - Nations

England;

Start date

2017

Minimum age at recruitment

Sample Size

1,500,000

Sample

Study design

Data return

Sample details

These services can include NHS Trusts, health centres, schools, mental health trusts, and local authorities. The data collected in CSDS includes personal and demographic information, diagnoses including long-term conditions and disabilities and care events plus screening activities.

Sex

All

Sample Characteristics

General population

Sample size at most recent sweep

1.5 million approx

Individual data available (e.g. upon special request)?

Yes

Data Access Level

Mixed - open source and restricted access (on application)

Data Access

Monthly dashboard

https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiMmMxNmQ4ZDUtNGQ0NS00NzZlLWE4MjItMzFmZmJjNjA5OTIwIiwidCI6IjM3YzM1NGIyLTg1YjAtNDdmNS1iMjIyLTA3YjQ4ZDc3NGVlMyJ9

Regional variable present?

Yes

Local Authority variable present?

Yes

Complementary Data

None

Genetic Data Collected

Linked Data

None

HDR UK Innovation Gateway

Website

https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/community-services-statistics-for-children-young-people-and-adults

Catalogue of Social Care Data

UNITING SOCIAL CARE DATA