The specialised acute services team at NHS England are looking at priorities for the next year or two and are seeking feedback on their intention to prioritise resource behind the four service groups below.
Specialised services are those services that treat complex and slightly more rare conditions. They tend to be treated at specialist centres with experienced staff and can include neonatal services, some chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, kidney dialysis and transplants, cardiac services as well as severe asthma and HIV care.
All specialised services are priorities, but some need closer support than others.
Your views, or those of the patients you represent, would be appreciated on four groups of services we have identified for more focussed attention.
- Neonatal services
- Paediatric services
- Cardiovascular services
- Oncology services
They have developed a short survey for completion, or alternatively you can send your views or feedback to england.midlandsengagement@nhs.net. Closing date is 16 September.
