Category: Policies

LLR Policy for Blepharoplasty

Category Threshold Criteria Blepharoplasty is the plastic surgery operation for correcting defects, deformities and disfigurations of the eyelids and aesthetically modifying the eye region of the face. Eligibility LLR ICB […]

LLR Policy for Breast Asymmetry

Category Threshold Criteria Eligibility LLR ICB will only fund this treatment if all the below criteria is met  – Developmental failure has resulted in unilateral or bilateral absence of breast/ […]

LLR Policy for Rectal Bleeding

Category Threshold Criteria Applicable OPCS Codes This policy relates to the following indications Eligibility Presentation in Primary Care Does the patient have higher risk of pathology? – Review against the […]

LLR Policy for Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression

Please follow the link for the current clinical guidelines and policy being followed within LLR Arthroscopic shoulder decompression for subacromial pain – EBI (aomrc.org.uk) ARP 104: Review Date 2027

LLR Sterilization – Female and Male Policy

Category Threshold Criteria Both female and male sterilisation is regarded as permanent and reversal of sterilisation is NOT ROUTINELY FUNDED by the LLR ICB. Research demonstrates a higher incidence of […]

LLR Policy for Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery, Labiaplasty, Vaginoplasty and Hymen Reconstruction

The LLR ICB do NOT ROUTINELY FUND these treatment. However, the treatment will be funded in the following circumstances – Post trauma including vaginal delivery – Part of a reconstruction […]

LLR Policy for Gender Identity Disorder– Treatment not included in the original package of care

NHS England funds gender identity disorder surgical services as part of specialised commissioning, with services provided by specialist gender identity surgical providers. NHS commissioning » Specialised services (england.nhs.uk) This includes […]

LLR Policy for Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Category NRF This commissioning policy has been produced in order to provide and ensure equity, consistency and clarity in the ICB’s approach to complementary and alternative therapies. The policy reflects […]

LLR Policy for Endo-Vascular Aneurysm Repair

Category Threshold Criteria Endovascular repair is a treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and an alternative for patients who do not qualify for open surgery. How an AAA is repaired varies […]

LLR Policy for Knee Resurfacing

Category Threshold Criteria Knee Resurfacing (also known as Partial Knee Resurfacing, Partial Knee Replacement (PKR)) retains the healthy compartments of the knee joint and only replaces the damaged surfaces. Resurfacing may […]