Documents
Find documents, reports, policies and publications from Central East ICB, providing information, guidance and resources.
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Biological Mesh
This policy covers requests for the use of biological mesh in abdominal wall hernia repair or closure of laparostomy.
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Surrogacy
This policy covers requests for NHS funding (including part-funding) for surrogacy arrangements and any treatment delivered as part of a surrogacy cycle Including both “traditional/straight” and “gestational/host” surrogacy where NHS funding is sought.
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Tonsillectomy for Tonsilloliths
This policy covers tonsillectomy requested solely for tonsilloliths (tonsil stones).
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Removal of Adenoids for Treatment of Glue Ear
This policy covers requests for adjuvant adenoidectomy undertaken at the same time as grommet insertion for treatment of glue ear (otitis media with effusion).
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Tonsillectomy for Recurrent Tonsillitis
This policy covers requests for surgical removal of tonsils for treatment of recurrent acute tonsillitis.
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Snoring Surgery (for adults in the absence of sleep apnoea)
This policy covers surgical procedures for simple snoring in adults without diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) including procedures to remove, refashion or stiffen the soft palate (e.g. uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty, radiofrequency ablation) in an attempt to improve the symptom of snoring.
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Chronic Rhinosinusitis
This policy covers the assessment and surgical management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS).
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Open and Upright Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scans
This policy covers requests for open or upright MRI scans for patients with claustrophobia and/or obesity. This does not apply to open/ upright MRI scans required for medical emergencies, or for patients undergoing investigation for cancer.
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Helmet Therapy
This policy covers requests for cranial moulding orthosis (“helmet therapy”) for treatment of positional plagiocephaly or brachycephaly in children aged 2 years and under.
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Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS) for Hyperhidrosis
This policy covers requests for endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) for hyperhidrosis.
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Rhinophyma
This policy covers surgical or laser treatment for rhinophyma where the purpose is cosmetic correction (e.g. reducing a bulbous/ruddy nose appearance). Includes excision and/or laser techniques
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Hair Transplantation
This policy covers hair transplantation (including grafting techniques) and hair replacement systems (e.g. “interlace” or other hair systems) where the primary aim is to improve appearance
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Hair and Hirsutism – Removal of Abnormally Placed Hair
This policy covers the removal of abnormally placed hair and treatment of hirsutism, including laser hair removal or electrolysis, where the primary purpose is cosmetic.
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Face Lift (Rhytidectomy)
This policy covers cosmetic face lift (Rhytidectomy) requests undertaken primarily to improve appearance
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Earlobe Repair
This policy covers non-emergency repair of earlobes (external ear), typically for split/elongated lobes where the primary aim is cosmetic improvement.
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Tattoo Removal
This policy covers the removal of tattoos by any method (including laser, excision or other techniques) in all settings.
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Liposuction for Lipoedema
This policy covers all surgical liposuction procedures undertaken for the treatment of lipoedema.
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Body Contouring Surgery (Cosmetic) excluding abdomen
This policy covers all body contouring surgery undertaken primarily to improve appearance. It applies to all anatomical sites except the abdomen.
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Blepharoplasty and brow lift (eyelid and brow surgery)
This policy covers the use of eyelid and brow surgery, including blepharoplasty, ptosis correction and brow lift in adults
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Laser Treatment for all Skin Conditions
This policy covers laser treatment for cosmetic reasons for any skin condition, including hirsutism, rosacea, acne vulgaris and tattoo removal.