Improving Access to Psychological Therapies - Consultation

The Improving Access to Psycological Therapies (IAPT) programme is currently working with the Information Standards Board (ISB) to develop a national information standard for Improving Access to Psychological Therapies. You views are sought on the following Consultation themes
The current data set , the questions which could be considered are:
Does the data set offer the level of guidance and explanation required for its implementation ? Are there any Data set omissions? Data collection processes, as well as general comments. For further information and to take part in the consultation please click here!

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