Who should submit the data in respect of NHS secure services?
The rule is simple dependent on who directly provides the service. If the service is directly provided by an NHS Trust, the NHS Trust should record it on their FM-NHSLA form for the appropriate LIT. E.g. If the Trust provides secure services for the benefit of 2 LITs, the secure investment should be recorded on the 2 separate FM-NHSLA forms required – one per LIT. If the PCTs or other commissioners, buy it in from an independent provider, the PCT should record the investment on their FM-NONSTAT form. PCTs should be able to provide forecast outturn costs of secure placements which are normally outside the LDP arrangements between commissioners and providers. If any commissioners need further clarification on how to report regional secure services please contact Ralph Tingle at Mental Health Strategies (0161 785 1001) to discuss the issues.
