Speciality: Low Priority Procedures

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

  

There are many different causes of abnormal bleeding.

Bunion – hallux valgus

  

A bunion is a bony deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. The medical name is ...

Chalazion

  

A chalazion also known as a meibomian gland lipogranuloma, is a cyst in the eyelid that is caused by inflammation ...

Circumcision (male)

  

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin

Community ENT Clinic

  

Information about the services provided by our community ENT specialties

Complementary & Alternative Therapies

  

Complementary and alternative therapies are not routinely funded

Dupuytrens Disease

  

Dupuytren’s contracture (Dupuytren's disease) is a condition that affects the hands and fingers.

Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy

  

Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is not funded for facial blushing or facial sweating.

Ganglion

  

A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that usually develops near a joint or tendon.

Grommets and Myringotomy (Children)

  

A grommet is a very small tube that's inserted into the child's ear during surgery.

Haemorrhoids & Haemorrhoidectomy

  

A haemorrhoidectomy is an operation to remove haemorrhoids.

Low Priority Procedures (LPP)

  

Information regarding procedures requiring prior approval

Neurophysiology: Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)

  

Accepts NHS E-referrals for nerve conduction testing for carpal tunnel screening and ulnar nerve screening at the elbow or wrist ...

Recurrent Tonsillitis and Tonsillectomy

  

Surgery to remove the tonsils is known as a tonsillectomy.

Spinal injections

  

Back injections may help treat two major back pain with radiculopathy

Trigger finger – adults

  

Trigger finger is a condition that affects one or more of the hand's tendons, making it difficult to bend the ...