About the Course
Ever feel like the work you’re doing isn’t showing up in the numbers that matter?
Whether you’re from an NHS Trust, a VCSE service, or part of an ICB team, this hands-on session will demystify the MHSDS (Mental Health Services Data Set), explain why it exists, and show you exactly how your service’s outputs and outcomes should—and can—flow into national NHS data.
We’ll show you why reporting isn’t just red tape: it’s how funding is protected, how impact is proven, and how communities get the support they deserve.
You’ll leave with practical skills, clarity on how your EPR needs to be set up, and renewed motivation to make your data do more.
Your Trainer
Suzanne Elster
For over a decade, Suzanne has been the IT wizard of the mental health realm, developing systems to keep data flowing smoothly and reports rolling in. She's the go-to guru for making sure commissioners, trusts, and VCSE partners all get what they need without breaking a sweat—or a server!
Suzanne has supported dozens of VCSEs and Trusts nationwide successfully, often on behalf of NHS England, to enable their MHSDS data flow
MHSDS and SNOMED expert.