Why are these changes taking place?

To align with evolving industry standards, incorporate customer feedback, and enable enhanced change management and testing.

 

Do I have a choice in which updates are applied to my service?

Global (Mandatory): Backend infrastructure, updated NICE risk handling, and the SCOFF questionnaire apply to all services.

Optional: Configuration of self-referral questions and MDS questionnaires

How will risk identification change?

We will no longer classify risk referrals as Low, Medium, or High. Instead, risk flags based on free text or PHQ-9 (Q9) inputs will display as:

  • No risk: No risk triggered.
  • Risk identified: Risk triggered, but the user confirmed they can keep themselves safe.
  • Risk confirmed: Risk triggered, and the user indicated immediate risk or an inability to keep themselves safe.

All crisis copy and signposting will remain the same.

Note: Existing duty team email alerts will remain. Your CSM will confirm the required workflow

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How will these changes be rolled out?

Rollout is phased, beginning with 1% of referrals and increasing progressively over approximately 2 weeks (depending on referral volume). Your CSM will confirm your service's rollout schedule.

Are there any implications for IG?

Please find below our updated clinical safety case, alongside a 1-pager summarising the changes to the documentation.