CCG FOI 603 – Prostate Cancer

Responded to: 1st June 2016

1. We understand that the CCG refers patients with suspected prostate cancer to the following NHS trusts.  Please confirm:

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – yes

Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – yes

Christie NHS Foundation Trust – yes

East Cheshire NHS Trust – yes

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust – yes

University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust – yes

2. Please advise whether the CCG refers patients with suspected prostate cancer to any other NHS trusts? Some patients may go Tameside NHS Trust, others may choose to go elsewhere within Greater Manchester.

3. We understand that the CCG does not reference any local Referral Pathways / Care Pathways in relation to the treatment of Prostate Cancer but refers to NICE Guidance. Please can you confirm. Yes we work to NICE guidance.

4. If the CCG does reference any local Referral Pathways / Care Pathways in relation to the treatment of Prostate Cancer, please provide a copy or website link. N/A

5. If yes, when is/are the document(s) expected to be reviewed? Referral guidelines have recently been reviewed and updated following NICE guidance from June 2015. The care pathways are currently under review as part of Manchester cancer pathway board work.

6. Please can you confirm whether we are permitted to reuse the above information under the Open Government Licence?

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