The NHS Data Model and Dictionary Service is provided by NHS England.

The NHS Data Model and Dictionary Service provides the development, maintenance and support of NHS Information Standards, contained in the NHS Data Model and Dictionary.

The NHS Data Model and Dictionary Service provides the following products and information to help users understand and navigate the NHS Data Model and Dictionary:

• Mailing List:
  • The NHS Data Model and Dictionary Service operates a Mailing List service, which is specifically designed to make users aware of NHS Data Model and Dictionary Service products, such as:
    • New NHS Data Model and Dictionary releases
    • Proposed changes to the NHS Data Model and Dictionary.
  • To subscribe to or unsubscribe form the mailing list, please submit your preferences on the: Programme bulletins page.
    
• Submitting A Query:
  • For queries submitted to the Information Standards Service Desk, please email information.standards@nhs.net.
  • The subject of the email should read 'NHS Data Model and Dictionary Query'. Please include your:
    • Full name
    • Job title
    • Telephone number
    • Organisation
    • A full description of your query with a suggested resolution.
  • You should expect to receive a response within 6 working days from the day when your request was originally received by the NHS Data Model and Dictionary Service.
  • After receiving a response you will be asked to complete a customer satisfaction survey, this is your opportunity to rate the quality of the NHS Data Model and Dictionary Service and the quality of the response you received.
    
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Policies.

For further information on the NHS Data Model and Dictionary Service, see the NHS Data Model and Dictionary Service web pages on the NHS England website.