Tag: not routinely funded

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) […]

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 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 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 Surgical Intervention for Low Back Pain  

Category Threshold Criteria Eligibility The LLR ICB will only fund the following in accordance with the NICE Guidance (NG59) Spinal Decompression For people with radicular/ neuropathic pain when non-surgical treatment has […]

LLR Policy for Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy for Facial Flushing / Sweating

The LLR ICB  do NOT ROUTINELY FUND this treatment. However the treatment will be funded in the following circumstances – Post physical trauma– Part of a reconstruction following surgery e.g. […]

LLR Policy for Hip Arthroscopy

Category Threshold Criteria Hip arthroscopy is a technique which allows for the inspection of the interior of the hip. The instrument used is a type of endoscope which is a […]

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 […]