Screening and Treatment of Iron Deficiency anaemia

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Dear Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust,

I would like to request information regarding the screening and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in patients listed for major elective blood loss surgery.

In the last 12 months available data, how many patients listed for major elective blood loss surgery were screened 6 weeks prior to the procedure for iron deficiency anaemia? How many patients were not?

Of the patients who were screened and anaemia was present had serum ferritin levels tested?

Of those patients diagnosed with iron-deficiency anaemia, how many were offered appropriate iron treatment?

Below are the OPCS codes to be considered when reviewing major elective blood loss surgery:
K453 W373 M022
K262 W383 L294
K255 W384 L601
H072 W374 L593
H333 Q074 L194
H071 Q075 L295
H336 W403 W371
H073 W402 W381
H074 M025 W941
M341 M021 W401
M343 M039

If at all possible, could you provide a break down for each answer by what CCG the patients came from?

Yours faithfully,

BEN HOLDSWORTH

FOI, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Dear Ben

Freedom of Information Request Reference: FOI 173.2020 - Screening and Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anaemia

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Dear Ben 

Further to your recent FOI request, please find attached the response from Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

We apologise for the delay in responding to your request. We have had increased workforce pressures due to COVID-19 and we really appreciate your patience.

If you are unhappy with this response you have the right to access our complaints procedure; please contact the Company Secretary, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 3EA.  [email address]
                             
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Telephone: 0303 123 1113  
Website: www.ico.gov.uk
                      
Freedom of Information Office
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
E:[email address]
T: 01484 356904

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