Central Norfolk Community Complementary Therapy Primary Care led Lymphodema Service

NHS Norwich CCG (Coordinating Commissioner), with NHS North & South Norfolk CCGs intend to commission a locally provided Complementary Primary Care led Lymphoedema Service to improve access, promote early intervention, limit disease progression, reduce need for time-intensive therapy, lower cellulitis hospital admission rates.

The scope covers patients registered with NHS Norwich, North Norfolk and South Norfolk CCGs.

The new contract will commence 1 April 2018 under the NHS Standard Contract for a 3 year term.

Aims: Service User focused to improve patient experience/ outcomes, support independence, improve quality of life for those living with and beyond cancer/ cancer treatment, and for those with Lymphoedema where lymphatic failure is a result of an otherwise normal lymphatic system, adaptable to local needs, prevent admission to hospital based care - release outpatient capacity and reduce the number/ duration of hospital admissions or attendances for complications of Lymphoedema.