The atlases of variation are produced by OHID (Office for Health Improvement and Disparities), NHS England, RightCare and other organisations. Their aims are to help:
- identify unwarranted variation
- assess the value that healthcare provides to both populations and individuals
A defining aspect of the atlases is that each of the indicator’s maps, column chart and box-and-whisker plot is accompanied by text which provides:
- the context for the indicator
- a description of the variation and trend data
- options for action
- a list of evidence-based resources to support action
Some products included in the atlases of variation are:
- compendium atlases
- themed atlases for areas such as diagnostic services and liver disease
Interactive atlases can be accessed via the NHS England website.
The atlases
You can access the following atlases:
- The latest atlas is the atlas of variation in risk factors and healthcare for vision in England
- The themed atlases can include respiratory disease, palliative and end of life, diagnostics and liver disease
- There are compendium atlases of indicators for the years 2015, 2011 and 2010
Contact us
For enquiries or feedback relating to the atlases, email healthcare.variation@dhsc.gov.uk.