Tag: gynaecology

LLR Policy Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Indications for Hysterectomy

This policy provides guidance on the commissioning of hysterectomy for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding which is not caused by a structural or pathological abnormality. Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) […]

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 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 Magnetic Resonance Guided Focused Ultrasound for Uterine Fibroids

The LLR ICB do NOT ROUTINELY FUND this treatment. However the treatment will be funded in the following circumstances The INDIVIDUAL FUNDING REQUEST process, forms and guidance are available via […]

LLR Policy for Reversal of Sterilisation – Male and Female

The LLR  ICB do NOT ROUTINELY FUND this treatment. However the treatment will be funded in the following circumstances The INDIVIDUAL FUNDING REQUEST process, forms and guidance are available via […]

LLR Policy for Vaginal Pessaries  

Category Threshold Criteria A vaginal pessary is a plastic device that fits into the vagina to help support the uterus, vagina, bladder, or rectum. The pessary is most often used […]

LLR Policy for Uterovaginal Prolapse

Category Threshold Criteria Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) refers to abnormal descent/ herniation of one or more of the pelvic organs as a result of failure of ligamentous and fascial supports, […]