NHS Barnsley CCG : Community Carpal Tunnel Services including Nerve Conduction Study AQP

The overall aim of the service is to provide a high quality carpal tunnel service within a convenient setting, acute or community, to meet the needs of the people registered with a GP within the Barnsley Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG) area.

The intention is to provide a community carpal tunnel service in order to offer prompt and increased patient choice on treatment options.

The service shall deliver an enhanced patient experience with reduced waiting times and easier access.

To provide an accessible, comprehensive, confidential service, that offers service users informed choices and appropriate treatment.

The AQP process will appoint providers to deliver a 'Community Carpal Tunnel Service' which GP's and their patients may choose to refer to following initial clinical assessment and conservative.

The service will include:  Confirmation of initial clinical assessment  Injection (if required)  Splinting (if required)  Nerve Conduction Study  Open release surgery  Follow up (if required)  Discharge