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Glossary of Terms

Health Innovation East Midlands
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

ADHD

Solutions that support any part of the Adult ADHD pathway, including screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment support, or self‑management for people with ADHD.

Autism

Solutions that support the Autism diagnostic or support pathway, including identification, assessment, triage, or ongoing self‑management.

Annual billing

Subscription or licensing fees billed once per year.

Assessment & Diagnostic Support

Solutions that assist with clinical decision-making, screening, structured assessment, diagnostic processes, or preparation for diagnostic appointments.

C

Carer Support Mode

Includes features or content designed specifically for carers, parents, or supporters involved in an individual’s care.

Clinical Productivity

Solutions that improve workforce efficiency, reduce administrative burden, streamline pathways, or support multi‑provider coordination and reporting.

Cross-Platform Access

Enables exporting clinical or pathway data for use in other systems, including EPRs or analytics tools.

D

Data Portability

Enables exporting clinical or pathway data for use in other systems, including EPRs or analytics tools.

Digital Front Door

Tools that provide the first point of contact for individuals entering neurodiversity or mental health pathways—such as early identification, self‑triage, or initial information and guidance.

Documented Outcomes

Demonstrated improvements or benefits reported through real‑world use, service evaluations, or case studies.

E

Education & Self-Management

Tools that offer psychoeducation, skills training, therapeutic resources, or structured self‑management support for individuals or families.

EPR Integration

The solution can connect or exchange data with major NHS electronic patient record (EPR) systems.

Evidence of Long-Term Impact

Long‑term data showing sustained effectiveness, improved outcomes, or ongoing benefits over time.

F

Free-funded

The solution is available at no cost during a pilot stage, or costs are fully covered by external funding.

M

Monthly billing

Subscription or licensing fees billed on a monthly basis.

N

Neurodiverse-Friendly Design

Designed to reduce cognitive load and sensory overwhelm—for example through simple navigation, flexible content formats, or user‑friendly layouts.

O

One-off licence + optional renewal

A single upfront fee to deploy the system, with the option to renew support or licence features in future years.

P

Per-organisation cost

A fixed price covering use by a whole organisation, region, or system (e.g., ICB-wide licensing).

Per-user cost

Pricing based on the number of individual users (e.g., cost per patient or per clinician).

Pilot-funded

The solution is available at no cost during a pilot stage, or costs are fully covered by external funding.

Professional Endorsements

Recommended or adopted by clinicians, NHS organisations, or recognised health bodies.

S

Service administration / system-facing

Tools intended for clinicians, operational teams, managers, or system partners, for example triage systems, digital workflows, referral management, or reporting tools.

Service user–facing

Tools designed to be used directly by individuals, patients, carers, or families, for example apps, dashboards, self‑help tools, or educational content.

Standardised Data

Uses recognised healthcare data standards (e.g., FHIR, SNOMED) to support structured and interoperable information exchange.

Strong Clinical Evidence

Supported by high‑quality research, clinical trials, or robust validated evaluation.

Supports Multiple Languages

Provides user-facing content or interface options in more than one language.

T

Tourettes Syndrome & Tic Disorders

Solutions that assist with screening, assessment, treatment, or long‑term support for tics or Tourette’s syndrome.

U

Usage-based cost

Pricing linked to activity or volume—for example, paying per completed assessment or consultation.

We keep our glossary under regular review and we will place any updates on this page.

This glossary was last updated April 2026.