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Date answered:
11 March 2024
It is made clear that women can choose to have surgery elsewhere and there is information provided, both online and in hard-copy, about choosing mesh removal surgery with one of the independent surgeons.
NHS England – Changes to the GP Contract “to make clear NHS England has made changes to the 2023/24 GP contact that patients should be offered an assessment of need, or signposted to an appropriate service, at first contact with the practice.
My officials working on this consultation are available to give further information if that is helpful. Please contact Leigh Edwardson ([email protected]) with any questions you may have.