Diagnostic Imaging Data Set (DIDS)

These pages are the main point for all Diagnostic Imaging Data Set (DIDS) data set information and provide easy access for care providers of imaging services and their system suppliers to help implement the DIDS and submit the required DIDS data.

The Diagnostic Imaging Data Set (DIDS) is a central collection of detailed information about imaging activity for the purpose of diagnosis, intervention and/or treatment carried out on NHS patients, to be extracted and submitted monthly.

About the Diagnostic Imaging Data Set (DIDS)

Further information on the background and scope of DIDS.

DAPB1577: Diagnostic Imaging Data Set

Further information about the DIDS information standard

Diagnostic Imaging Data Set (DIDS) implementation tools and guidance

Tools and guidance to help care service providers and system suppliers implement DIDS

Submitting Diagnostic Imaging Data Set (DIDS) data

Guidance and information about submitting DIDS data

Diagnostic Imaging Data Set (DIDS) data product

The DIDS data product is created from monthly submissions of data on diagnostic imaging tests carried out on NHS patients, extracted from local radiology information systems (RIS)

DIDS statistics

DIDS statistics monthly statistics

Diagnostic Imaging Data Set (DIDS)

Data Provision Notice requiring submission of data by providers of imaging services to fulfil the requirements of version 2.0 of the Diagnostic Imaging Data Set (DIDS).

Last edited: 26 March 2026 8:18 am