Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (Data Collection) Directions 2022
Directions given by NHS England requiring NHS Digital to operate a system for the collection and dissemination of information relating to the delivery of the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services National Data (Data Collection).
Purpose
The purpose of these Directions is to allow for a national and regional view of NEPTS within the NHS and to understand the provider landscape and market position of providers. Provide assurance on
performance, spend, and enable benchmarking across England and target improvement activity. Patient: improved data collection and transparency will enable several additional actions set out in the National NEPTS Review to be implemented, ultimately leading to an improved service for the patient.
Legal basis
Sections 254(1), (3),(5),(6) (7), 260(4)(a), 261,(5),(d) and 304(9), (10), (12) of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
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