Relocation of Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation Services from Oxford to Swindon - update
To receive an update on the Relocation of Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation Services from Oxford to Swindon.
Minutes:
Anya Sitaram, Senior Communications and Engagement Manager, NHS England South West North, and Nick Crowson-Towers, a survivor of head and neck cancer and Patient Lead for “Care closer to Home project”, gave an update on the relocation services.
It was noted that by relocating the services patients would benefit in a variety of ways.
In response to a question, it was confirmed that Wiltshire patients who were currently referred to GWH for head and neck cancer diagnosis would attend GWH for rehabilitation post treatment at Oxford University Hospitals.
Patients residing in Salisbury were usually referred to Southampton for diagnosis and treatment and would continue to receive follow up care in Southampton. Similarly, patients living in Wiltshire who were referred to RUH in Bath for diagnosis and treatment would receive follow up at RUH.
The new pilot covered patients living in Swindon and parts of Wiltshire.