About the Service

To improve access to diagnostic tests NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB have commissioned Healthshare  to deliver GP direct access non obstetric community ultrasound

Healthshare (www.healthshare.org.uk) are the replacement providers of the service across Coventry, having taking over from PML

Referrals:

E-referral service (Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging Clinic Type: Ultrasound)

or by emailing healthshareltd.nwl.bookings@nhs.net.

Locations in Coventry

• Henley Green Medical Centre
• Cheylesmore Surgery
• Holbrooks Health Team

Inclusion Criteria

Healthshare scan all registered patients over 18 suitable for the following:

• Upper/General abdominal ultrasound
• Non-obstetric pelvic ultrasound scans – including transabdominal and transvaginal
• Renal / bladder / prostate and post micturition volume scans
• Scrotal / testicular ultrasound scans
• Musculoskeletal
• Small parts – hernia/lumps

Exclusion Criteria

• Suspected cancer – to be referred via 2ww pathway
• Any potential clinically urgent condition or pathology (not cancer related)
• Obstetric care
• Ultrasound guided procedures

Scans excluded for: Breast, Cardiac Imaging, Chest, Ophthalmology, Superficial masses or lumps in the neck axilla or groin

Other exclusions

• Under the age of 18
• Non-NHS Patients
• Investigation of any potential clinically urgent condition or pathology (not cancer related)
• Patient who cannot transfer to an examination table
• Patients with a body weight exceeding 150 kg

Performance Standards

Healthshare will provide all scans within a maximum 6 weeks of referral

Waiting times are currently 2 weeks (May 2023)

Unless the referring GP specifically declines on the referral form, patients with abnormal scans requiring urgent attention, including potential cancers will be forwarded directly to an acute Trust, reducing GP workload and improving efficiency.

Contact

If you have any queries, please contact: Charmaine Hart

Healthshare
20 Churchill Square
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4YU

Tel: 01732 525935

Email: feedback@healthshare.org.uk