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Update regarding the removal of benign skin lesions

Previously the removal of benign skin lesions and blemishes on the body were ‘funded subject to audit’ if they met the criteria for removal and were approved through the ‘trust and verify’ process.

The policy on funding for ‘benign skin lesions’ has been updated and implemented across the ICS from 01/04/2023. It is now necessary to apply for prior approval funding for the removal of benign lesions through the IFR service. 

Please see below for the link to the funding request details and policy statement (putting benign skin lesions into the search):

https://fundingrequests.scwcsu.nhs.uk/hampshire-and-isle-of-wight-icb/policies-and-application-forms-hampshire-and-isle-of-wight/

Policies and Guidance : https://fundingrequests.scwcsu.nhs.uk/hampshire-and-isle-of-wight-icb/Fully completed application forms should be saved locally and sent from a secure NHS.net account to scwcsu.ship.ifrrequests@nhs.net for consideration.

IFR form for Primary Care Hampshire – WordDownload
IFR Form for Primary Care Hampshire – EMIS templateDownload

Eye

Prior Approval – eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty for ptosis and dermatochalasisDownload

ENT

Prior Approval – functional endoscopic sinus surgeryDownload
Prior Approval – tonsillectomy – adults and childrenDownload

Orthopaedics

Prior Approval – ganglionDownload
Prior Approval – carpal tunnelDownload
Prior Approval – DupuytrensDownload
Prior Approval – trigger finger surgeryDownload
Prior Approval – bunions / hallux valgusDownload

Other

Prior Approval – chronic anal fissureDownload
Prior Approval – female sterilisationDownload
Prior Approval – male circumcisionDownload
Prior Approval – skin reduction surgery after massive weight lossDownload
Prior Approval – varicose veinsDownload

Evidence-Based Interventions Programme

https://www.england.nhs.uk/evidence-based-interventions/

Preventing avoidable harm to patients, avoiding unnecessary operations, and freeing up clinical time by only offering interventions on the NHS that are evidence-based and appropriate is a crucial in supporting the NHS Long term Plan.

NHS England have produced the following resources to help health professionals, patients and the public understand the Evidence-Based Interventions Programme and the interventions that are currently included in the guidance:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/evidence-based-interventions/resources/

For information – the CSU Individual Funding Request Website is being updated in preparation for the merger to one Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG in April – Policy documentation is being update to reflect the new CCG. All Policies remain relevant and should be complied with.  Please contact scwcsu.ship.ifrrequests@nhs.net or telephone 023 8062 2700 if you cannot find the policy information or prior approval form you are looking for.