Mental Health Establishments

Skeleton Data Set

2026-27 version 5.01

The metadata for SKL 5.01 can be found on the Online Validator metadata page

Table of Contents

• 1. Overview of the SKL
  • 1.1. Changes for 2026-27
  • 1.2. Principles and agreements
  • 1.3. Comparisons
  • 1.4. Dataset specifications (DSS)
  • 1.5. Data elements
  • 1.6. Virtual elements
  • 1.7. Rules
• 2. Submission and validation of SKL data files
  • 2.1. Timelines
  • 2.2. File type and naming convention
  • 2.3. Validation
  • 2.4. Additional information and queries

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