LLR Policy for Non-Cosmetic Nasal Surgery for All Ages
Category Threshold Criteria The policy’s criteria for rhinoplasty/Septorhinoplasty based on the signs and symptoms of medical issues only (i.e., improving an obstructed nasal airway). This sometimes requires sinus surgery to […]
Policy for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Approved Referral Pathways
1 INTRODUCTION This policy describes the clinical threshold and exclusion criteria which the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Integrated Care Board (ICB) has agreed to for planned procedures and treatments […]
LLR Policy for Prominent Ears (Pinnaplasty)
Category Threshold Criteria Ear correction surgery is cosmetic surgery to alter the size or shape of the ears, or pin them back if they stick out. Pinning back the ears is known […]
LLR Policy for Mandibular/ Maxillary Osteotomy
Category Threshold Criteria Eligibility The LLR ICB will only fund this procedure if the following criteria is met · Jaw deformities and malocclusionsWhere there are significant functional and psychosocial effects […]
LLR Policy for Division of Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia)
Category Threshold Criteria Tongue-tie is a birth defect that affects up to 10% of newborn babies. It’s more common in boys than girls. Normally, the tongue is loosely attached to […]
LLR Policy for Adult Grommet Insertion
Category Threshold Criteria Eligibility LLR ICB will fund the insertion of grommets in adults in the following circumstances Otitis Media with effusion OME that meets the following criteria – Persisting after […]
LLR Policy for Ear Wax Removal
Category Threshold Criteria Wax is an important and natural secretion found in the ear. It keeps the ear canal lubricated and protects the ear against dust, dirt and bacteria, which […]
Policy for Myringotomy with or without Grommets – Children Only
Category Threshold Criteria A myringotomy is an operation to make a tiny cut in the eardrum. Any glue is sucked from the middle ear and if required a grommet is […]
LLR Policy for Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Category Threshold Criteria Tonsils are located on the sides of the throat and are part of the immune system. They are needed them for the first year of our life, […]
LLR Policy for Voice Box Surgery
Category Threshold Criteria Eligibility LLR ICB will fund surgery for patients who meet the following criteria: Conservative approaches should have been attempted before surgical intervention is considered. Every attempt should […]