Tag: urology

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 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 Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)

Category Threshold Criteria Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) refer to a group of clinical symptoms involving the bladder, urinary sphincter, urethra, and, in men, the prostate.  LUTS are a common problem. The pathway enables that full […]

LLR Policy for Circumcision- Male all Ages

Category Threshold Criteria Male circumcision is an operation to remove the foreskin (the skin covering the top of the penis).  It is mostly done in babies and young children but […]

LLR Asymptomatic Scrotal Swelling (Varicocele)

Category Threshold Criteria Asymptomatic scrotal swelling is the incidental finding of a swelling or lump that may be associated with minor discomfort. This policy excludes all acute and painful scrotal […]

LLR Policy for Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)

Category Threshold Criteria Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is defined as an inability to obtain or maintain an erection sufficient for penetration and for the satisfaction of both sexual partners. Eligibility LLR […]

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 […]