Birmingham South Central Clinical Commissioning Group (BSC CCG) are looking to commission a Community Gynaecology and Direct Access Ultrasound Service which will be accessible to the 242 000 patients registered with the CCG.

The aims and objectives of the service are:

—To provide a consultant-delivered gynaecology service within community clinics to assess, evaluate and manage patients with minor and moderate complexity gynaecological conditions,

—To reduce the number of referrals, so far as clinically appropriate, to secondary care outpatient departments,

—To ensure patients are offered an outpatient appointment that takes place within the community within 4 weeks of being referred,

—To ensure patients are offered direct access ultrasound investigations within 2 weeks of referral,

—To provide appropriate community based alternatives to acute hospital care,

—To provide a “one stop” service that can incorporate diagnostic testing and treatment during a single visit (where appropriate),

—To provide a gynaecology service that is responsive to the needs of the Birmingham South Central CCG patient population,

—Improved health outcomes through earlier diagnosis and treatment of common gynaecology conditions,

—Deliver high levels of patient satisfaction through the commissioning of redesigned services that act on patient feedback,

—Reduced DNA's for outpatient appointments by provision of a more local service,

—Support BSC CCG in delivering its QIPP objectives.

Birmingham South Central CCG would welcome you to contact us if you are a provider of these services by registering on https://hccs.bravosolution.co.uk and completing the pre-qualification questionnaire.