Private Hospitals & Clinics vs NHS Hospitals and Clinics Referrals
Ron Sheldrick made this Freedom of Information request to NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board Automatic anti-spam measures are in place for this older request. Please let us know if a further response is expected or if you are having trouble responding.
Dear NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board,
I would like to know the percentage of referrals made by your ICB to Private Hospitals & Clinics versus NHS Hospitals and Clinics.
Yours faithfully,
Ron Sheldrick
Dear Ron Sheldrick
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST
FOI Reference: 71328
I acknowledge receipt of your FOI request on behalf of NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) which we received on 02 August 2023.
A response to your request will be sent within 20 working days after receipt, the date 31 August 2023.
Yours sincerely
Lindsay Parker
On behalf of NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
St. John’s House, East Street, Leicester, LE1 6NB
T: 01246 514965
E: [NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board request email]
W: http://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
Good afternoon Ron Sheldrick
Further to the below please see the ICB’s response attached.
Kind regards
Philip Humphreys
On behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire ICB
Dear WARWICKSHIREICB (NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT),
As I understand the referral process as confirmed by many of the other ICBs. It is as follows:
• GP refers patient to secondary care for assessment and if appropriate
treatment.
• Patient is sent patient choice letter – this must include 5 different
options of provider, although patient can request/opt for another
provider anywhere in England which is contracted to provide NHS
services. Patients are directed to the My Planned Care website for
information
• The patient then chooses where they want to be treated and referral is
sent to that provider.
• The provider treats the patient and then “invoices” the ICB for the
activity – all providers whether NHS trusts or independent providers
are paid the same tariff as published online.
This process means that you should be able to provide the analysis that I have asked for by use of the invoices you have received across the last 12 months or the last financial accounting period whichever is easiest.
Yours sincerely,
Ron Sheldrick
Good morning Ron Sheldrick
Thank you for your email. The ICB is reviewing this and will provide a
response on or before 26 Sept.
Kind regards
Philip Humphreys
On behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire ICB
Good morning Ron Sheldrick
Further to the below the ICB has asked if you would provide some
clarification?
The original request sought eh % split of referrals. The ICB was unable
to provide that information and explained in detail why. The team
collating the information have advised that from the description provided
re the process, the information they can provide would relate to activity
data.
It would appear we have been communicating at cross purposes, I am sorry
for that.
Therefore please clarify:
1. Are you happy to receive activity data split by NHS and private
hospitals?
2. The time frame for that, for example the 2022/23 financial year.
Kind regards
Philip Humphreys
On behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire ICB
From: WARWICKSHIREICB (NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING
SUPPORT UNIT) <[NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board request email]>
Sent: 30 August 2023 11:19
To: Ron Sheldrick <[FOI #1011351 email]>;
WARWICKSHIREICB (NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
UNIT) <[NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board request email]>
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information request 71328 - Private Hospitals &
Clinics vs NHS Hospitals and Clinics Referrals
Good morning Ron Sheldrick
Thank you for your email. The ICB is reviewing this and will provide a
response on or before 26 Sept.
Kind regards
Philip Humphreys
On behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire ICB
Dear WARWICKSHIREICB (NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT),
You asked
1. Are you happy to receive activity data split by NHS and private
hospitals?
2. The time frame for that, for example the 2022/23 financial year.
Answer to both questions is YES
Yours sincerely,
Ron Sheldrick
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST
FOI Reference: 71484
Dear Ron Sheldrick
Thank you for the clarification.
I acknowledge receipt of your FOI request on behalf of NHS Coventry and
Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) which we received on 31 August.
A response to your request will be sent within 20 working days after
receipt, the date 28 September.
Yours sincerely
Lindsay Parker
On behalf of NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB
FOI team Arden & GEM CSU
Communications and Engagement
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
St. John’s House, East Street, Leicester, LE1 6NB
T: 01246 514965
E: [1][NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board request email]
W: [2]www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk
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Dear WARWICKSHIREICB (NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT),
you asked:
1. Are you happy to receive activity data split by NHS and private
hospitals?
2. The time frame for that, for example the 2022/23 financial year.
Answer is YES to both questions.
Yours sincerely,
Ron Sheldrick
Dear Ron Sheldrick
Further to the below please find attached letter in response to your recent request on behalf of NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB.
Kind regards
Lindsay Parker
Senior Freedom of Information Officer
On behalf of NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
St. John’s House, East Street, Leicester, LE1 6NB
T: 01246 514965
E: [NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board request email]
W: http://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
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