Birmingham South Central Clinical Commissioning Group (BSC CCG) have commissioned 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