LIMS / Oncology / Imaging
Emmanuel Phillips made this Freedom of Information request to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust as part of a batch sent to 228 authorities This request has been closed to new correspondence. Contact us if you think it should be reopened.
Dear FOI Team,
We are currently updating data on your trust’s IT systems.
1. Could you please provide responses to the following questions in relation to Imaging/ Radiology within the Trust / Health Board. The name and email address of:
The Clinical Lead that is responsible for Imaging
The General Manager that is responsible for Imaging
The Service Manager that is responsible for Imaging
2. Can you please forward responses to the questions below regarding your trust’s LIMS, Oncology, and Clinical Noting systems.
Please enter 'No System Installed' or ‘No Department’ under supplier name if your trust does not use the system or have the department:
2A. System type – Laboratory Information Management System
Supplier name
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender
2B. System type – Oncology
Supplier name
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender
2C. System type – Clinical Noting
Supplier name
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender
System definitions:
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) – Software that allows you to effectively manage pathology testing and reporting. By using a LIMS, your lab can automate workflows, integrate instruments, and manage samples and associated information.
Oncology – An Oncology Information Management solution supports the multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of patients with cancer.
Clinical Noting - A clinical noting documentation system that enables the electronic recording, storage and retrieval recording of patient medical records related to a patient’s diagnosis and care during an inpatient hospital visit or encounter.
Thank you in advance for your time.
Yours faithfully,
Emmanuel Phillips
Dear Emmanuel
Reference Number FOI 2022 - 716
Thank you for your request for information from North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
We anticipate being able to provide a response within the timescales allowed under the Act.
In the meantime if you have any questions regarding this request please contact us directly quoting the reference number above.
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1st April 2017 and comprises of Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford & Rutland Hospital. The Trust also provides community clinics at Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely, Doddington Hospital and North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech. Further information is available via our website www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk.
Any future Freedom of Information requests should be addressed to North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust using the email address below.
Kind Regards
The Freedom of Information Team
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
[North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust request email]
Ref: FOI/2022/716
Dear Emmanuel
Thank you for your recent enquiry under the Freedom of Information Act.
Please find your response detailed in the attached document – NWAngliaFT
FOI 2022 – 716 response.
Please note that this response has been provided within the 20 working day
timeframe as stipulated in the Act.
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust comprises of Peterborough City
Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford & Rutland Hospital. The
Trust also provides community clinics at Princess of Wales Hospital in
Ely, Doddington Hospital and North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech. Further
information is available via our website [1]www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk.
If you disagree with our decision or are dissatisfied with how we have
dealt with your request in the first instance you may contact me on the
following email address [2][North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust request email] to request an
internal review.
Should you remain dissatisfied with the outcome you have a right under s50
of the Freedom of Information Act to appeal against the decision by
contacting:
Information Commissioner
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
SK9 5AF
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Email: [3][email address]
Yours sincerely
FOI Team
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Email: [4][email address]
[5]www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk
Dear Foiteam (NORTH WEST ANGLIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST),
Dear FOI Team,
Thank you for the answers.
You stated that the contract for the Laboratory Information Management System system is about to expire and that you want to replace it. Could you provide the following information for the new system:
System type - Laboratory Information Management System
Supplier name -
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Thank you in advance for your time.
Yours sincerely,
Emmanuel Phillips
Dear Emmanuel
Reference Number FOI 2023 - 297
Thank you for your request for information about North West Anglia NHS
Foundation Trust.
We anticipate being able to respond within the specified timescale.
In the meantime if you have any questions regarding this request please
contact us directly quoting the reference number above.
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust comprises of Peterborough City
Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford & Rutland Hospital. The
Trust also provides community clinics at Princess of Wales Hospital in
Ely, Doddington Hospital and North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech. Further
information is available via our website [1]www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk.
Any future Freedom of Information requests should be addressed to North
West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust using the email address below.
FOI Team
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Email: [2][North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust request email]
[3]www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk
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Ref: FOI/2023/297
Dear Emmanuel
Thank you for your recent enquiry under the Freedom of Information Act.
Please find your response detailed below.
Requesters Question and Trust Response:
System type - Laboratory Information Management System
Supplier name – Clinisys / Dedalus
System name – Winpath v5 / Telepath 2.3
Date installed – 2003 / 1994
Contract expiration – January 2024 / March 2024
Notes – currently deploying multisite LIMS
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes
Please note that this response has been provided within the 20 working day
timeframe as stipulated in the Act.
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust comprises of Peterborough City
Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford & Rutland Hospital. The
Trust also provides community clinics at Princess of Wales Hospital in
Ely, Doddington Hospital and North Cambs Hospital in Wisbech. Further
information is available via our website [1]www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk.
If you disagree with our decision or are dissatisfied with how we have
dealt with your request in the first instance you may contact me on the
following email address [2][North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust request email] to request an
internal review.
Should you remain dissatisfied with the outcome you have a right under s50
of the Freedom of Information Act to appeal against the decision by
contacting:
Information Commissioner
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
SK9 5AF
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Email: [3][email address]
Yours sincerely
FOI Team
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
[4][North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust request email]
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