Version: 1.0.0 | Published: 16 Dec 2025 | Updated: 0 days ago
Diagnostic Imaging Data Set
Dataset
Summary
Type:
- Collections
- Information standards
Effective From:
01 April 2026
Applies To:
- Directly provided and/or commissioned providers of NHS imaging diagnostic tests
- All radiology departments
- Community-based providers of diagnostic services
- Independent sector providers / social enterprises
Impacts On:
System suppliers of Radiology Information Systems should work with their
customers to determine the impact of this information standard and any required
changes.
Conformance Date:
31 October 2026
Topics:
- Referrals
- Tests and diagnostics
Care Settings:
- Community health
- Hospital
Alternate Name:
DIDS
Documentation
Associated Media:
Description:
The Diagnostic Imaging Dataset (DIDS) is a central collection of detailed information about diagnostic imaging tests carried out on NHS patients, extracted from local Radiology Information Systems (RISs), and submitted monthly.
The DIDS captures information about referral source and patient type, details of the test (type of test and body site), demographic information such as GP registered practice, patient postcode, ethnicity, gender, and date of birth, plus items about waiting times for each diagnostic imaging event, from time of test request through to time of reporting.
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Origin
Name:
NHSE-SD Data Catalogue