New Non-Obstetric Ultrasound service (NOUS)

March 26, 2021

SWB CCG has commissioned a new service which will be jointly delivered by us and Modality LLP from Thursday 1 April.  The service, previously delivered by Health Harmonie, will now benefit from:

• A fully IT integrated service where all ultrasound scans taken in the community setting are available to SWBHT in real-time enabling a smooth and efficient patient pathway
• Referral process using ICE saving time for referrers
• Accessibility from 6 community locations including:
  • West Birmingham: Nishkam Pharmacy (Handsworth), Shanklin House Surgery (Handsworth) & Tower Hill Partnership Medical Practice (Perry Barr)
  • Sandwell: Neptune Health Park (Tipton), Rowley Regis Hospital (Rowley Regis) & Hill Top Medical Centre (Oldbury)
• A fully integrated clinical model where SWBHT Consultant Radiologists provide clinical oversight for community sonographers
• Appointments for direct access ultrasound requests offered within 10 days of referral
• Ultrasound reports sent back to the referring GP within 2 days

For further details please NOUS information sheet.

Note: The new service is now accepting  referrals  with clinics running from the Thursday 1 April.