BHRUT have been working closely with the independent sector providers to commence outsourcing long waiting patients who are waiting for first appointments or surgery. The Trust have begun to outsource (transfer of care) Orthopaedic and Gynaecology long waiting referrals in Jan 2021 and have developed a series of processes to ensure the transfer occurs smoothly with minimal impact of patients experience.
Orthopaedic referrals that are ASI or 1st OPA undated and surgical pathways are being transferred to Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford and Gynaecology referrals that are ASI or 1st OPA undated are being transferred to the Holly house.
As part of the transfer process, patients are being contacted to provide them with the offer to have their care transferred to the independent sector and for those who accept, being written to for confirm acceptance with a copy of the letter to their GP.
The Trust hopes to continue to build on this arrangement with the independent sector for other specialties and we will keep you updated on how this develops over the next few months.
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