Major review of stereotactic radiotherapy in England out to consultation. Closes Jan 26
NHS England is consulting on proposed changes to the way in which stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic radiotherapy services are commissioned, with a preferred future option of delivering the service through 6-12 centres, seven days a week. Closing date 26 Jan 2015
The NHS England review has looked at the 12 centres currently offering NHS Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy Services (SRS/SRT)and the the 13 other centres capable of offering the services, both NHS and private providers. It has also noted that there is a significant level of unmet need in the current service provision and that there are issues with the geographic spread of current services.
The consultation document sets out a range of future options, with the preferred option being the delivery of the services through 6-12 centres, seven days a week.
NHS England is now consulting on these proposals with the consultation running through to the closing date of 26 January 2015.
Read more about the consultation on the NHS England website.
