Outcomes
What we measure and what we aim for.
We publish our KPI targets and measurement approach before outcomes data is available. The first report covers months 1 to 6 and is due at month 9 of operation.
Data collection is live. First report: Month 9, 2026.
Published KPI targets
All targets are drawn from the blip Service Specification. They apply from the first month of operation and will be reported against at each reporting period.
95%
Triaged within 5 working days
Service Specification 4.2
90%
Assessed within 3 weeks of triage
Service Specification 4.3
90%
Intervention starts within 2 weeks of assessment
Service Specification 4.4
70%
Goals Based Outcomes score improvement by discharge
Service Specification 5.1
20%
Reduction in RCADS total score from intake to discharge
Service Specification 5.2
15%
Reduction in SDQ impact score from intake to discharge
Service Specification 5.3
4.5 / 5
Patient satisfaction score (end-of-treatment survey)
Service Specification 5.4
100%
Follow-up documented at 30 and 90 days post-discharge
Service Specification 4.7
Reporting status
Results will appear here when the first report is published.
We do not publish projected or estimated outcome figures. The targets above are commitments. Actual data will be published on this page at each reporting period without adjustment.
First outcomes report covering months 1 to 6: aggregate scores, access targets, GBO attainment.
Second report covering months 1 to 12. Includes satisfaction survey data and follow-up rates.
Annual outcomes report published each spring. Submitted to commissioners and CQC as required.
Validated outcome measures
Four validated tools are used at fixed points in the pathway. The clinician reviews scores with the young person and family at each review session and adjusts the care plan where the data suggests a different approach.
RCADS
Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale
When used
Intake, week 6, week 12 and discharge
Versions
Parent and young person versions (aged 8 to 18). RCADS-A for adults 18 to 25.
SDQ
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
When used
Intake and discharge
Versions
Parent-report and self-report. Teacher-report where school consent is available.
CORE-10
Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation
When used
Intake, mid-point and discharge
Versions
For those aged 16 and over. General wellbeing measure covering distress, functioning and risk.
GBO
Goals Based Outcomes
When used
Care plan stage, then every review session
Versions
Goals set collaboratively with the young person. Rated 0 to 10 at each review. Targets agreed in advance.
How outcomes data is governed
Outcome measures are entered into the clinical record at each data point. The MDT reviews aggregate scores weekly alongside individual case reviews. Where aggregate data shows a pattern, the Clinical Lead may adjust service-level protocols.
Outcomes reports are reviewed by the Registered Manager and, where blip holds a commissioned contract, submitted to the relevant ICB or Local Authority at agreed intervals. CQC receives outcome data as part of the Annual Return.
For commissioners
Blip can provide commissioners with a bespoke outcomes schedule aligned to local CAMHS KPIs, quarterly data extracts, and an annual benchmarked report on request.
Information for commissionersWant to understand how progress is tracked in practice?
Read about the full patient pathway and how outcome measures fit into each stage.