Request 1 |
Please state the total number of referrals from primary care to Ophthalmology for cataract surgery (all types) in A) 2016, B) 2017 and C) 2018 to date. If it is not possible to provide data specifically regarding cataract surgery referrals then please provide data for all Ophthalmology referrals for A, B and C. |
Response 1 |
The CCG does not hold data on referrals for specific conditions. The following data has been provided to support the request: Total number of referrals to Ophthalmology from primary care (includes GP, Optometrist and Orthoptist referrals, which may include some referrals other than primary care). Data used is first attended outpatient attendances. 2016: 6496 2017: 6714 2018: Data not yet available Total number of cataract extraction procedures. Includes first eye and subsequent eyes. 2016: 1915 2017: 1856 2018: Data not yet available
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Request 2 |
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Response 2 |
Yes . This information is included in the Commissioning for Outcomes Policy on Page 29 which is available on the CCG’s internet http://www.rotherhamccg.nhs.uk/individual-funding-request-policies.htm
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Request 3 |
Please note - I submitted a request for similar-sounding information on 04/08/17 - however, this is a new and separate request with two key differences:
Therefore, please treat this as a new and separate request. |
Response 3 |
See response 1. |
Request 4 |
If it is not possible to provide all the information requested due to the request exceeding the cost of compliance limits identified in Section 12, please answer these questions as fully as is possible within the time limits. Alternatively, please advise me as to how this request can be broken down to comply. |
Response 4 |
See response 1. |
Request 5 |
If any of this information is available publicly, please provide a link to the exact document or webpage where the information is broken down exactly as requested. |
Response 5 |
See response 2. |