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Becoming a member
If you are a patient, carer or member of the public who lives in Northamptonshire and are interested in supporting the work of Nene Commissioning – why not become a member?
This would enable us to work together to develop new and improved health services for local people. Please complete our simple on-line application form here.
We aim to improve access to diagnostic tests ensuring that patients are able to access the right test, at the right time in the right place.
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Gynaecology
We are developing a community-based gynaecology service which will expand patient choice and provide a one stop service, for assessment, diagnosis and treatment for women with certain Gynaecology symptoms.
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Dermatology
We are developing a high quality community based dermatology assessment and treatment service reducing the need for patients to attend secondary care.
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Community Surgery
We are reviewing general surgery pathways with a view to redesigning those which can be commissioned differently and thus provide services to patients which are more effective.
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Musculo-Skeletal Service
We will build on our existing work to develop a county-wide musculo-skeletal strategy.
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Spinal Assessment Launch flyer for GPs
Ophthalmology
We plan to expand and develop alternative services for patients with suspected or diagnosed glaucoma allowing them to be assessed, diagnosed and treated within the community.
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Glaucoma Community Service - GP Launch Flyer and Draft Patient Information
GP to GP Referral
We will improve patient access to primary care services by introducing schemes whereby a GP in one practice can refer patients direct to a colleague in another GP Practice for specialist services.
There are numerous service redesign projects currently underway or in development.If you’d like to find out more about what is happening across the county then look at our project pages here.
If you’d like more information on any project then please contact us.