Which Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) provide funding for brachytherapy?

Ardur, Arun and Worthing PCT

The Causeway
Goring-By-Sea
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6BT
01903 708 400
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

To obtain answers to all following questions about Prostate Cancer, please refer to Sussex Cancer Network, 36-38 Friars Walk, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2PB

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

See above.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

See above.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

See above.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

See above.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

See above.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

See above.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

See above.

Ashford PCT

Templar House
Tannery Lane
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1PL
01233 618 330
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes. Funding is agreed under the PCT single patient treatment scheme where each case is considered on its clinical merit.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

The service has been developed in the Kent and Medway area at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust and the capacity is to increase over the next few years in line with NICE guidance.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

One under the single patient treatment scheme (CCPCT figure)

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

One (CCPCT) figure

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The Kent and Medway Cancer Network is operating radiotherapy waits that meet the 31/62 day waiting times where appropriate and circa. 12 weeks for others.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

At present the Kent and Medway Cancer Network is generally meeting the 2 week wait / 31 and 62 day target for prostate cancers.

Bexhill and Rother PCT

Bexhill Hospital
Holliers Hill
Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN40 2DZ
01424 735 600
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

The Sussex Cancer Network (SCN) has had an agreed policy to provide brachytherapy for suitable patients with early prostate cancer since 2004. This service is commissioned by the Sussex Specialist Commissioning Team on behalf this PCT, which ultimately

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

There is no obligation for PCTs to fund interventional procedures guidance, as there is for technology appraisals. IP guidance is permission to use a technique in the NHS rather than a requirement to do so. However we do support brachytherapy as an opti

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

The SCN guideline, which is currently being revised, indicates that suitable patients have organ-confined disease, Gleason 6 [3+3] and PSA<10. Access is not restricted for such suitable patients.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Patients do not apply for funding. The number of funding applications received by the PCT from providing hospitals was 1.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

All cases in previous question were approved. Some took place in the current year.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The wait varies according to clinical priority, all patients are generally seen within 12 weeks.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

94 days

Blackwater Valley and Hart PCT

Winchfield Lodge
Old Pottbridge Road
Winchfield
Hook
Hampshire
RG27 8BT
01252 849 000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes. Funding is provided in line with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Care Trust Alliance Clinical Priorities Advisory Forum Policy No 5 - Low-dose brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Funding is provided in line with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Care Trust Alliance Clinical Priorities Advisory Forum Policy No 5 - Low-dose brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Not applicable

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Less than 10

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Less than 10

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Less than 10

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The Acute Trusts where patients are referred to may have this information.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

To our knowledge, this data is not collated to this level, nor held by either Primary Care Trust.

Bracknell Forest PCT

52 Turing Drive
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 7FR
01344 422 722
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Policy Statement attached. The Thames Valley Priorities Committees and Thames Valley Cancer Network recommend that Prostate brachytherapy should only be considered for patients with organ confined disease, with a Gleason score less than 7, who might other

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

3

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

3

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Information not available within timescale

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

PCT complies with national cancer waiting times

Brighton and Hove City PCT

6th Floor, Vantage Point
New England Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 4GW
01273 295 490
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes, against Sussex Cancer Network criteria

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

See above

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No - all guidance issued by the Sussex Cancer Network

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Information held by Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (BSUHT)

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

See above

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

1 through exceptions panel

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

We do not hold information on average waiting times - only whether targets are met, and at present targets are being met

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

As above

Canterbury and Coastal PCT

Unit 118, John Wilson Business Park
Reeves Way
Chestfield
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 3QY
01227 795 050
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes. Funding is agreed under the PCT single patient treatment scheme where each case is considered on its clinical merit.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

The service has been developed in the Kent and Medway area at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust and the capacity is to increase over the next few years in line with NICE guidance.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

One under the single patient treatment scheme (CCPCT figure)

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

One

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The Kent and Medway Cancer network is operating radiotherapy waits that meet the 31/62 day waiting times where appropriate and circa 12 weeks for others.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

At present the Kent and Medway Cancer network is generally meeting the 2 week wait/31 and 62 day target for prostate cancers.

Cherwell Vale PCT

Indigo House
Banbury Business Park
Aynho Road
Adderbury
Oxfordshire
OX17 3NS
01295 814 100
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Unknown

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Unknown

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

PCT does not hold this figure

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Unknown

Chiltern and South Bucks PCT

2-3 Lacemaker Court
London Wall
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0HS
01494 606 606
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes, funding provided on a case-by-case basis, based on clinical need

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

None

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

N/A

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The PCT does not hold this information. You will have to apply to the Freedom of Information Officers at the following provider organisations: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading RG1 5AN foi@royalberkshire.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Our PCT complies with the 31 and 62 day Department of Health cancer wait standards. Average wait information is available from our provider organisations: The Hillingdon Hospital Trust (contact details as above) Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust (conta

Crawley PCT

Station Way
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 1JA
01293 572 100
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

To obtain answers to all following questions about Prostate Cancer, please refer to Sussex Cancer Network, 36-38 Friars Walk, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2PB

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

See above

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

See above

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

See above

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

See above

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

See above

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

See above

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

See above

Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley PCT

Top Floor, Livingstone Hospital
East Hill
Dartford
Kent
DA1 1SA
01322 622 222
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

No information supplied by the PCT

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

39 patients with an average wait of 69 days

East Elmbridge and Mid Surrey PCT

Cedar Court
Guildford Road
Fetcham
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 9RX
01372 227 300
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes - on a case-by-case basis

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Each case to be judged on its own merits using NICE guidance

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

4 patients

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

4 patients

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Royal Marsden has consistently met the 28 day target to provide radiotherapy to prostate cancer patients.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Within 31 days for diagnosis and 62 days for treatment

East Hampshire PCT

3rd Floor, Raeburn House
Hulbert Road
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO7 7GP
02392 248 800
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

brachytherapy as a treatment option for prostate cancer has not been supported by PCTs across Hampshire. However, in May 2006, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Clinical Priorities Advisory Forum reviewed the evidence of safety, clinical and cost-effectiv

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Further work is being undertaken to develop clinical protocols and to model the activity and financial impact of introducing brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer following the Forum's decision.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

The PCTs are working with local trusts to develop clinical protocols for the use of brachytherapy.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Fareham and Gosport and East Hampshire PCTs received no requests in 2005/06 to fund brachytherapy.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The PCT did not receive or approve any funding requests for brachytherapy in 2005/06.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

See above

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The average wait for radiotherapy is 4-6 weeks at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust. Patients with prostate cancer will receive radiotherapy based on clinical urgency and need. Radiotherapy is sometimes delayed whilst the patient receives hormone treatment.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

All patients with suspected cancer are seen and assessed within 2 weeks of referral in line with national guidance. Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust provide a number of urological fast track clinics which provide rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment. L

East Kent Coastal PCT

Protea House
New Bridge
Marine Parade
Dover
Kent
CT17 9HQ
01304 227 227
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The Kent and Medway Cancer network is operating radiotherapy waits that meet the 31/62 day waiting times where appropriate and circa 12 weeks for others.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

At present the Kent & Medway Cancer network is generally meeting the 2 week wait/ 31 and 62 day target for prostate cancers.

East Surrey PCT

St Johns Court
51 St Johns Road
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 6DS
01737 780 209
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

We consider each case individually, and fund where we consider appropriate, bearing in mind other treatment options and particular patient circumstances.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

See above

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

We have simply said we wish to consider each case individually.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

3

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

To our knowledge all three

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

In the last financial year, one was initially refused but approved on appeal. It is included in the figure above.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

We do not have this information. Hospitals have it.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Our local hospital have consistently met the 31 day national target.

Eastbourne Downs PCT

1 St Anne's Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3UN
01323 417 714
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

The Sussex Cancer Network (SCN) has had an agreed policy to provide brachytherapy for suitable patients with early prostate cancer since 2004. This service is commissioned by the Sussex Specialist Commissioning Team on behalf this PCT, which ultimately

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

The Sussex Cancer Network (SCN) has had an agreed policy to provide brachytherapy for suitable patients with early prostate cancer since 2004. This service is commissioned by the Sussex Specialist Commissioning Team on behalf this PCT, which ultimately

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

The SCN guideline, which is currently being revised, indicates that suitable patients have organ-confined disease, Gleason 6 [3+3] and PSA<10. Access is not restricted for such suitable patients.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The number of funding applications received by the PCT from providing hospitals was: Bexhill & Rother 1; Brighton & Hove City 6; Eastbourne Downs 5; SD&W 5 Hastings & St Leonards 0.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

All cases in previous question were approved. Some took place in the current year.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Within the Department of Health targets

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Within the Department of Health targets

Eastleigh & Test Valley South

8 Sterne Road
Tatchbury Mount
Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
023 8087 4272
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2 patients in the previous 12 months. Other patients may have received funding through NHS Trust SLAs

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2 patients in the previous 12 months. Other patients may have received funding through NHS Trust SLAs

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

1 patient applied for funding for treatment in the private sector retrospectively. Treatment was prior to July 2005 NICE guidance. Funding was refused.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Information not held by the PCT

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The PCT expects first treatment for all cancers to commence within 62 days from GP referral where clinically appropriate. April 2006 results were: NFPCT - 99% (2 patients missed the target, neither for prostate cancer) ETVSPCT - 99%.

Fareham and Gosport PCT

Unit 180
Fareham Reach
166 Fareham Road
Gosport
Hampshire
PO13 0FH
01329 233 447
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

brachytherapy as a treatment option for prostate cancer has not been supported by PCTs across Hampshire. However, in May 2006, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Clinical Priorities Advisory Forum reviewed the evidence of safety, clinical and cost-effectiv

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Further work is being undertaken to develop clinical protocols and to model the activity and financial impact of introducing brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer following the Forum's decision.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

The PCTs are working with local trusts to develop clinical protocols for the use of brachytherapy.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Fareham and Gosport and East Hampshire PCTs received no requests in 2005/06 to fund brachytherapy.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The PCT did not receive or approve any funding requests for brachytherapy in 2005/06.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

See above

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The average wait for radiotherapy is 4-6 weeks at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust. Patients with prostate cancer will receive radiotherapy based on clinical urgency and need. Radiotherapy is sometimes delayed whilst the patient receives hormone treatment.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

All patients with suspected cancer are seen and assessed within 2 weeks of referral in line with national guidance. Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust provide a number of urological fast track clinics which provide rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment. L

Guildford and Waverley PCT

Broadmead House
Farnham Business Park
Weydon Lane
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 8QT
01252 305 700
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

NICE has issued an IPG not a TAG therefore it is up to local health economies to decide upon provision and funding. GW PCT is applying the spirit of the IPG and is providing funding for brachytherapy

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

7 accepted; 1 received treatment in 2005/06

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Yes, 9.7 were subsequently agreed upon appeal and 2 are currently under appeal

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The PCT does not have access to this information but the Cancer Centre at St Luke's may be able to give this information. Contact names Susan Sinclair, General Manager or Angela Clark, Radiotherapy Services Manager.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The cancer network monitors waits for all cancers and at Qtr 4 2005/06 the percentage of people with a two month wait from GP referral to treatment were the following: Royal Surrey: 98.5%, Frimley Park : 77%, Ashford and St Peters: 83.5% The most up to da

Hastings and St Leonards PCT

PO Box 124
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 9WH
01424 457 100
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

The Sussex Cancer Network (SCN) has had an agreed policy to provide brachytherapy for suitable patients with early prostate cancer since 2004. This service is commissioned by the Sussex Specialist Commissioning Team on behalf this PCT, which ultimately

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

There is no obligation for PCTs to fund interventional procedures guidance, as there is for technology appraisals. IP guidance is permission to use a technique in the NHS rather than a requirement to do so. However we do support brachytherapy as an opti

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

The SCN guideline, which is currently being revised, indicates that suitable patients have organ-confined disease, Gleason 6 [3+3] and PSA<10. Access is not restricted for such suitable patients.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Patients do not apply for funding. The number of funding applications received by the PCT from providing hospitals was 1.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

All cases in previous question were approved. Some took place in the current year.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The wait varies according to clinical priority, all patients are generally seen within 12 weeks.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

94 days

Horsham and Chanctonbury PCT

New Park House
North Street
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 1RJ
01403 223 200
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Eligibility guidelines have been issued by the local cancer networks - based on NICE guidance

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

4 requests in 2005/6

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

All will undergo treatment in current financial year

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

No, although approval was delayed whilst PCT policy agreed

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

N/A - see above (diagnostic wait times have not been routinely reported, although this will change during current financial year)

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A - information held by acute trusts

Isle of Wight PCT

Whitecroft
Sandy Lane
Newport
Isle of Wight
Hampshire
PO30 3ED
01983 535 455
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

No only in exceptional circumstances

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2 applications to PCT Reference Panel

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

As per diagnostic targets. Patients at SUHT waits reduced from 16-20 to 4 weeks

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

As per cancer waiting times targets

Maidstone Weald PCT

Preston Hall
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7NJ
01622 711 250
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Medway PCT

7-8 Ambley Green
Bailey Drive
Gillingham Business Park
Gillingham
Kent
ME8 0NJ
01795 416 800
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

At least 1

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Waiting times for radiotherapy are maximum 12 weeks

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

31 days from decision to treat to first definitive treatment 62 days from urgent GP referral to first definitive treatment

Mid-Hampshire PCT

Unit 3, Tidbury Farm
Bullington Cross
Sutton Scotney
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 3QQ
01962 763 940
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Mid-Sussex PCT

Sheencroft
10-12 Church Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 3SN
01444 475 700
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Exact figures have not been collated.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Exact figures have not been collated.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Not if they meet the criteria

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

N/A

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Average wait not available. Current maximum wait from GP referral to treatment is 62 days.

Milton Keynes PCT

The Hospital Campus
Standing way
Eaglestone
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK6 5NG
01908 243 933
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Controlled by provider, selection of patients against criteria through Northampton General

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Figures suppressed due to confidentiality rules

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

In 2005/6, 4 patients treated against Service Level Agreement at Northampton General Hospital

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Information would be held by Northampton General Hospital

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Information would be held by Milton Keynes General Hospital or Northampton General Hospital

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

All patients are seen within two weeks of GP referral (or less if GP indicates is necessary) by a consultant, as national guidance dictates. For information about times for treatment, the information would be held by Milton Keynes General Hospital or Northampton General

New Forest PCT

8 Sterne Road
Tatchbury Mount
Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
02380 874 270
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2 patients in the previous 12 months. Other patients may have received funding through NHS Trust SLAs

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2 patients in the previous 12 months. Other patients may have received funding through NHS Trust SLAs

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

1 patient applied for funding for treatment in the private sector retrospectively. Treatment was prior to July 2005 NICE guidance. Funding was refused.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Information not held by the PCT

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The PCT expects first treatment for all cancers to commence within 62 days from GP referral where clinically appropriate. April 2006 results were: NFPCT - 99% (2 patients missed the target, neither for prostate cancer) ETVSPCT - 99%.

Newbury and Community PCT

www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

We have a low priority statement. The Thames Valley Priorities Committees and Thames Valley Cancer Network recommend that prostate brachytherapy should only be considered for patients with organ confined disease, with a Gleason score less than 7, who migh

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not available

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not available

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Patients are treated within NICE guidelines and managed by Clinicians as per above statement - The Commissioning Department is not involved.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

N/A

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

In keeping with Government standards. There are three key performance targets to be achieved - two week wait from urgent GP referral to date first seen - 31 day target from decision to treat to first definitive treatment - 62 day target from Urgent GP ref

North East Oxfordshire PCT

Astral House
Granville House
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 4JT
01869 604 040
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Unknown

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Unknown

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

PCT does not hold this figure

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Unknown

North Hampshire PCT

Harness House
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9NB
01256 332 288
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes. Funding is provided in line with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Care Trust Alliance Clinical Priorities Advisory Forum Policy No 5 - Low-dose brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Funding is provided in line with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Primary Care Trust Alliance Clinical Priorities Advisory Forum Policy No 5 - Low-dose brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Not applicable

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Less than 10

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Less than 10

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Less than 10

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The Acute Trusts where patients are referred to may have this information.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

To our knowledge, this data is not collated to this level, nor held by either Primary Care Trust.

North Surrey PCT

North Surrey PCT
Guildford Road
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 0QA
01932 872 010
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

The PCT funds bracytherapy on a case-by-case basis as it is a contract exclusion at Royal Surrey County.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

YES

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

No information supplied by the PCT

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

5 cases

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The PCT does not have access to this information.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

37 days at Royal Surrey County

Oxford City PCT

Richards building
Old Road
Headington
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX3 7LG
01865 226 900
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

No - treatment is available under contract with local provider

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Not known

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Data are not available in this form. Our information is presented against the national cancer targets. Patients are seen locally within two weeks at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals and then referred to the Royal Berks & Battle Hospitals for brachytherapy t

Portsmouth City Teaching PCT

Media Communications Service
St James's Hospital
Locksway Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 8LD
02392 838 340
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

brachytherapy as a treatment option for prostate cancer has not been supported by PCTs across Hampshire. However, in May 2006, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Clinical Priorities Advisory Forum reviewed the evidence of safety, clinical and cost-effectiv

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Further work is being undertaken to develop clinical protocols and to model the activity and financial impact of introducing brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer following the Forum's decision.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

The PCTs are working with local trusts to develop clinical protocols for the use of brachytherapy.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Portsmouth City PCT received no requests in 2005/06 to fund brachytherapy.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The PCT did not receive or approve any funding requests for brachytherapy in 2005/06.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

See above

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The average wait for radiotherapy is 4-6 weeks at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust. Patients with prostate cancer will receive radiotherapy based on clinical urgency and need. Radiotherapy is sometimes delayed whilst the patient receives hormone treatment.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

All patients with suspected cancer are seen and assessed within 2 weeks of referral in line with national guidance. Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust provide a number of urological fast track clinics which provide rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment. L

Reading PCT

57-59 Bath Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 2BA
01189 503 094
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

We have a low priority statement. The Thames Valley Priorities Committees and Thames Valley Cancer Network recommend that prostate brachytherapy should only be considered for patients with organ confined disease, with a Gleason score less than 7, who migh

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not available

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not available

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Patients are treated within NICE guidelines and managed by Clinicians as per above statement - The Commissioning Department are not involved.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

N/A

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

In keeping with Government standards. There are three key performance targets to be achieved - two week wait from urgent GP referral to date first seen - 31 day target from decision to treat to first definitive treatment - 62 day target from urgent GP ref

Shepway PCT

8 Radnor Park Avenue
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 5BN
01303 222 481
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Slough PCT

Firtree House
Upton Hospital
Albert Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 2BJ
01753 821 441
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Policy statement attached

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

3

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

3

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Information not available within timescale

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

PCT complies with national cancer waiting times.

South East Oxfordshire PCT

Wallingford Community Hospital
Reading Road
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 9DU
01491 208 570
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

3

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

3

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

No - treatment is available under contract with local provider

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Not known

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Data are not available in this form. Our information is presented against the national cancer targets. Patients are seen locally within two weeks at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals and then referred to the Royal Berks & Battle Hospitals for brachytherapy t

South West Kent PCT

Wharf House
Medway Wharf Road
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1OE
01732 375 265
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Maidstone Weald PCT: none in 2005/06 but 2 in 2004/05 of which one funded and the other turned down as did not meet guidance. South West Kent PCT: 2 were requested and funded

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

None at Maidstone Weald Two at South West Kent

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

As above one in 2004-05

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

6 weeks

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Only in accordance with risk sharing arrangements

South West Oxfordshire PCT

1st Floor, Admin Block
Abingdon Community Hospital
Marcham Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1AG
01235 205 555
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

3

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

No - treatment is available under contract with local provider

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Not known

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Data are not available in this form. Our information is presented against the national cancer targets. Patients are seen locally within two weeks at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals and then referred to the Royal Berks & Battle Hospitals for brachytherapy t

Southampton City PCT

Southampton City Primary Care Trust Headquarters
Western Community Hospital
William Macleod Way
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4XE
02380 296 904
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

No, but we have done so previously through our Extra Contractual Referral (ECR) panel

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Our Clinical Priorities Advisory Group supports this form of treatment and is currently awaiting further information from the cancer care network. As a PCT we commission some of our services from providers we have checked with our main provider Southampto

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

0

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

n/a

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

2005/06 - none

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Information from by Southampton University Hospital Trust( our provider from whom we commission radiotherapy) that this data would be meaningless as patients undergo 3-4 months of hormone therapy prior to Radiotherapy treatment, and the decision to treat

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

56.67 days (05/06), data for Oct 05 - Mar 06 = 32.75 days

Sussex Downs and Weald PCT

36-38 Friars Walk
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2PB
01273 485 300
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

The Sussex Cancer Network (SCN) has had an agreed policy in place since 2004 to cover the provision of brachytherapy for suitable patients with early prostate cancer. The Sussex Specialist Commissioning Team commissions this service on behalf of the PCT,

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

There is no obligation for the PCT to fund interventional procedures guidance, as there is for technology appraisals. Interventional procedures guidance gives permission to use a technique in the NHS rather than provides a requirement to do so. Sussex Dow

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

The Sussex Cancer Network guideline (which is currently under review) indicates that patients suitable for brachytherapy have organ-confined disease, Gleason 6 [3+3] and PSA<10. Access to brachytherapy is not restricted for such patients.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Individual patients do not apply for funding as funding applications are submitted by the hospitals themselves. The number of funding applications received by the PCT from providing hospitals during the time period specified was five.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

All of the five cases covered in the previous question were approved. Some took place in the current year.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

No patients suitable for brachytherapy have been refused treatment.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

I am afraid that we do not hold the data requested. The acute hospital trusts may hold this data and therefore it may be advisable to contact them direct.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

I am afraid that we do not hold this data. The acute hospital trusts may hold this data and therefore it may be advisable to contact them direct.

Swale PCT

200 Winch Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 8EF
01795 416 800
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Vale of Aylesbury PCT

Verney House
Gatehouse Road
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP19 8ET
01296 310 000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The PCT does not collect this information.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The PCT does not collect information on average waits.

Western Sussex PCT

The Bramber Building
9 College Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 6FX
01243 770 770
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Windsor Ascot & Maidenhead PCT

St Leonards Road
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 3DP
01753 636 801
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Policy statement attached

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Three patients

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

All three patients

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

We do not hold this information.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Average did not exceed national cancer waiting times.

Surrey Heath and Woking PCT

West Byfleet Health Centre
Madeira Road
West Byfleet
Woking
Surrey
KT14 6DH
01932 356 830
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Yes - these are funded on a cost per case, the acute trusts are requested to contact the PCT for funding approval prior to commencement. SHAW PCT will fund low dose brachytherapy for prostate cancer if there is an exceptional clinical need i.e. when non in

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

4 (four)

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

4

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

This information is currently not available.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The PCT does not have access to this information but the Cancer Centre at St Luke's may be able to give this information. Contact names Susan Sinclair, General Manager or Angela Clark, Radiotherapy Services Manager.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Royal Surrey: 98.5%, Frimley Park: 77%, Ashford and St Peters: 83.5% The most up to date figure (April 2006) for urology which would cover prostate cancer is 100%of patients at Royal Surrey and Frimley Park being treated within 2 months and 86% at Ashfor

Wokinghyam PCT

Wokingham Hospital
41 Barkham Road
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 2RE
0118 949 5000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

We have a low priority statement. The Thames Valley Priorities Committees and Thames Valley Cancer Network recommend that Prostate brachytherapy should only be considered for patients with organ confined disease, with a Gleason score less than 7, who migh

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not available

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not available

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Patients are treated within NICE guidelines and managed by clinicians as per above statement - The Commissioning Department are not involved.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

N/A

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

In keeping with Government standards. There are three key performance targets to be achieved - two week wait from urgent GP referral to date first seen - 31 day target from decision to treat to first definitive treatment - 62 day target from urgent GP ref

Wycombe PCT

3rd Floor, Rapid House
40 Oxford Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 2EE
01494 552 200
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1 patient from Vale of Aylesbury PCT

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Information not collected

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Information not collected

Bath & North East Somerset PCT

Trust Headquarters
Midford Road
Bath
Avon
BA2 5RP
01225 831 800
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not known. Information available from Royal United Hospital, Bath

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not known - as above

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Not in last year

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Urgent 2-4 weeks Palliative 5-6 weeks

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Within 62 day wait target

Bournemouth Teaching PCT

11 Shelley Road
Boscombe
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH1 4JQ
01202 443 700
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes. Patients are usually referred to the Royal Surrey County Hospital

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes. A local multidisciplinary team considers patients' suitability for brachytherapy. Cases are considered individually on clinical grounds and in line with NICE guidance.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The Primary Care Trust does not hold information on the total numbers considered by the multidisciplinary team. In 2005/06, 12 patients were approved by the team which the Primary Care Trust funded.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

In 2005/06 eleven Dorset patients underwent brachytherapy. The other patient was approved but decided on alternative treatment at a later date.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

The Primary Care Trust does not hold information on patients not considered suitable by the multidisciplinary team for treatment. However, the Primary Care Trust has not refused funding for any patient supported by the team. In 2005/06, 12 patients were

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Prostate specific waiting times in Dorset are currently (June 2006) 9.4 days for radiotherapy. For fast-track patients, the average wait for urology patients in Dorset is currently (June 2006) 48 days. The target wait is 62 days.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The PCT does not hold this information. However, the Primary Care Trust is aware that patients commence treatment with the national waiting time, following referral by a local consultant.

Bristol North PCT

King Square House
26-27 Dighton Strret
Bristol
Avon
BS2 8EE
0117 900 2400
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

No

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

No

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

None

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

No information supplied by the PCT

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

No information supplied by the PCT

Bristol South and West PCT

King Square House
26-27 Dighton Strret
Bristol
Avon
BS2 8EE
0117 900 2400
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

We do not currently commission brachytherapy - but would consider requests via exceptional funding panel.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

The PCT prioritises NICE TAG's for implementation.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Nil

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

N/A

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

19.5 days for radical radiotherapy, 11days for palliative and 2 days for urgent

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

This has been coming down all year and local trusts are now compliant with the 62 days referral to treatment standard.

Central Cornwall PCT

John Keay House
Tregonissey road
Truro
Cornwall
PL25 4NQ
01872 354 499
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT

Unit 43, Central Way
Arle Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 8LX
01242 548 800
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. None via INNF

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. None via INNF. 40 patients have received brachytherapy to date across the 3 Counties Cancer Network

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. None via INNF

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. Seven weeks

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. Currently 95% of patients are treated within 62 days from urgent GP referral to treatment for those with prostate cancer.

Cotswold and Vale PCT

Trust Headquarters
Cirencester Hospital
Tetbury Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 1UY
01285 884 694
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. None via INNF

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. None via INNF. 40 patients have received brachytherapy to date across the 3 Counties Cancer Network

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. None via INNF

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. Seven weeks

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. Currently 95% of patients are treated within 62 days from urgent GP referral to treatment for those with prostate cancer.

East Devon PCT

Unit 1
Exeter International Office Park
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2HL
01392 356900
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

I regret that we do not hold this information. Funding information is held at a higher aggregated level of Healthcare Group.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

None

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not applicable as none applied in the last financial year

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None have been refused

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Radiotherapy is not normally the first treatment for prostate cancer. Patients usually have hormone treatment first and wait up to three months for this treatment to be effective before starting radiotherapy (if radiotherapy is, indeed, indicated). Ther

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Less than two weeks

Exeter PCT

Dean Clarke House
Southernhay East
Exeter
Devon
EX1 1PQ
01392 207 519
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No, although there may be peninsula-wide guidance that we do not hold

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not known for Exeter PCT

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Not known

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Not known - we do not hold this information

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not known - we do not hold this information

Kennet & North Wiltshire PCT

Southgate House
Pans Lane
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 5EQ
01380 728 899
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

By exception

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

3

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

3

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None - 2004/05

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

That level of information not held

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Information not held at that level

Mendip PCT

Priory Health Park
Glastonbury Road
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1XL
01749 836 500
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes North Bristol NHS Trust and Royal United Hospital Bath provide a service

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Each case is looked at on an individual basis

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

National cancer waiting time targets are met.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

National cancer waiting time targets are met.

Mid Devon PCT

Newcourt House
Old Rydon Lane
Exeter
Devon
EX2 7JU
01392 449 700
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Funding on an individual basis taking into account NICE guidelines

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

4

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

4

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Nil

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Information not supplied by the PCT

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Information not supplied by the PCT

North & East Cornwall PCT

Lamellion Hospital
Station Road
Liskeard
Cornwall
PL14 4DG
01579 335 341
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

No patient has applied direct to the PCT for funding for brachytherapy as it is provided by acute trust under normal commissioning arrangements

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

See above.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The PCT does not hold this information.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The PCT does not hold this information.

North Devon PCT

12 Boutport Street
Barnstable
Devon
EX31 1RW
01769 575 100
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

No requests received to date

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

None

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

None

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Not applicable to NDPCT. This would probably apply to the acute trusts

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Information not supplied by the PCT

North Dorset PCT

Forston Clinic
Herrison Road
Near Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 9TB
01305 361 300
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

South East Dorset Primary Care Trust, as lead commissioning Primary Care Trust for out of area referrals, funds low dose brachytherapy for prostate cancer at Royal Surrey County Hospital.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes. A local multidisciplinary team considers patients' suitability for brachytherapy. Cases are considered individually on clinical grounds and in line with NICE guidance.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The Primary Care Trust does not hold information on the total numbers considered by the multidisciplinary team.In 2005/06, 12 patients were approved by the team which the Primary Care Trust funded.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

In 2005/06 eleven Dorset patients underwent brachytherapy. The other patient was approved but decided on alternative treatment at a later date.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

The Primary Care Trust does not hold information on patients not considered suitable by the multidisciplinary team for treatment. However, the Primary Care Trust has not refused funding for any patient supported bythe team. In 2005/06, 12 patients were ap

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Prostate-specific waiting times in Dorset are currently (June 2006) 9.4 days for radiotherapy. For fast-track patients, the average wait for urology patients in Dorset is currently (June 2006) 48 days. The target wait is 62 days.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The PCT does not hold this information. However, the Primary Care Trust is aware that patients commence treatment within the national waiting time, following referral by a local consultant.

North Somerset PCT

Waverley House
Old Church Road
Clevedon
North Somerset
Somerset
BS21 6NN
01275 546 770
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

No

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

No

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

0506 - 1 request

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

None

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

05/06 - 1; 06/07 - 1

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

In respect of radiotherapy waits, the response as provided below applies: radiotherapy is one possible treatment (sometimes combined) for prostatic cancer and this would have to comply with the 62 day target. If more detailed, tumour site-specific info re

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The position for achievement of cancer targets has improved for all Trusts over the past year. Cancer performance against the 62 day target (from GP consultation to treatment) is separated into tumour sites. It is not possible to separate out detailed ind

Plymouth Teaching PCT

Building One
Brest Road
Derrifords Business Park
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 5QZ
01752 315 315
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No specific guidance has been issued. Plymouth Teaching Primary Care Trust ensures that all health professionals are aware that NICE guidance is to be followed.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A. Patients do not apply for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Plymouth Hospitals Trust considers whether a patient is eligible for brachytherapy, based on clinical criteria only. If a patient is eligible, Plymouth Teaching Primary Care Tru

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Plymouth Teaching Primary Care Trust does not hold this information. Plymouth Hospitals Trust supplies all brachytherapy treatment.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

No patients, who meet clinical criteria, are refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Patients are assessed on their eligibility for the treatment only, based upon their clinical criteria. If a patient is eligible for treatment, they are aut

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Plymouth Teaching Primary Care Trust does not conduct radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This is carried out as a secondary care process by Plymouth Hospitals Trust.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Plymouth Teaching Primary Care Trust does not hold this information in full. Treatment time is usually set within a 31/62 day target, however this can vary slightly according to the type of tests that are required. The complexity for prostate cancer patie

Poole PCT

2nd Floor, Westover House
West Quay Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1JF
01202 688 880
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes. Patients are usually referred to the Royal Surrey County Hospital.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes. A local multidisciplinary team considers patients' suitability for brachytherapy. Cases are considered individually on clinical grounds and in line with NICE guidance.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The Primary Care Trust does not hold information on the total numbers considered by the multidisciplinary team. In 2005/06, 12 patients were approved by the team which the Primary Care Trust funded.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

In 2005/06 eleven Dorset patients underwent brachytherapy. The other patient was approved but decided on alternative treatment at a later date.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

The Primary Care Trust does not hold information on patients not considered suitable by the multidisciplinary team for treatment. However, the Primary Care Trust has not refused funding for any patient supported by the team

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Prostate-specific waiting times in Dorset are currently (June 2006) 9.4 days for radiotherapy. For fast-track patients, the average wait for urology patients in Dorset is currently (June 2006) 48 days. The target wait is 62 days.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The PCT does not hold this information. However, the Primary Care Trust is aware that patients commence treatment within the national waiting time, following referral by a local consultant.

Somerset Coast PCT

Mallard Court
Express Park
Bristol Road
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4RN
01278 432 000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes. North Bristol NHS Trust and Royal United Hospital Bath provide a service.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

The PCT is committed to implementation of NICE guidance published in May.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1 (Aug 05-06)

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

National cancer waiting time targets are being met.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

National cancer waiting time targets are being met.

South and East Dorset PCT

Trust Head Quarters
Victoria House
Princes Road
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 9JR
01202 850 600
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

The Primary Care Trust as lead commissioning Primary Care Trust for out of area referrals, finds low dose brachytherapy for prostate cancer all Royal Surrey County Hospital.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Patients are considered for suitability for brachytherapy by a local multidisciplinary team based at the NHS Trust. Cases are considered individually on clinical grounds and in line with NICE guidance.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

The Primary Care Trust has not issued any guidance on restricting access.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The Primary Care Trust does not have details of the total number considered by the multidisciplinary team (MDT) but a total of twelve patients were approved by the MDT in 2005/06 which the Primary Care Trust funded.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2005/06: eleven Dorset patients underwent brachytherapy. One other patient was approved but decided on alternative treatment at a later date.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

As indicated above the Primary Care Trust does not have details of patients not considered suitable by the MDT for treatment. The Primary Care Trust has, however, not refused funding for any patient supported by the MDT.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The Primary Care Trust does not directly commission radiotherapy services. However waiting times for radiotherapy in April 2006 were: radical 11.5 days; palliative 5.6 days (7.2 routine/2.7 priority). The prostate-specific time in April was 11.3 days.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

A combined waiting time is not available. The Primary Care Trust is, however, aware that patients commence treatment within the national waiting time, following referral by a local consultant.

South Gloucestershire PCT

1 Monarch Court
Emerald Park
Emerson's Green
Bristol
Gloucestershire
BS16 7FH
0117 330 2400
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

No. Trial being done through Royal United Hospital Bath. Not sure whether it has ceased

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

No

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No - discussed at BNNSG Cancer Commissioning College with recommendation that PCTs will not fund

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Nil for 2005/06 1 ytd for 2006/07

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

None

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Yes - one only

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Do not hold figures. Refer to North Bristol NHS Trust or United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

62 days

South Hams and West Devon PCT

The Lescaze Offices
Shinner's Bridge
Dartington
Nr Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6JE
01803 866 665
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

South Ham and West Devon PCT will fund patients for low does brachytherapy treatment for Prostate Cancer, these are usually tertiary referrals.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

The PCT follows NICE guidance.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

The PCT has not restricted access.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

No patients have applied in the last financial year. In 2003 one patient applied for funding and this was granted.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

See above

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

No. None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Any suspected prostate cancers will be treated under the "two week wait" rules and guidelines, which are moving to 31 and 62 days to monitor referral to treatment.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

As above

South Somerset PCT

Chataway House
Chard Business Park
Leach Road
Chard
Somerset
TA20 1FR
01460 238 600
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes through the exceptional treatment panel

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes through the exceptional treatment panel

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No. This is undertaken by secondary care.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2 requests in 2005/2006 were approved for funding 1 request in 2006/2007 has been approved for funding

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2 in 2005/2006

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

8.7 days (March to May 2006)

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Nationally information is not collected on an individual day basis but into specific time bands (cohorts) such as less than 31/38/48/ 62 days etc. The 62 day target was not set until December 2005. The percentage achieved from December 2005 was 92.73%. Fo

South West Dorset PCT

Hillfort House
Poundbury Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2PN
01305 368 900
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

The Primary Care Trust as lead commissioning Primary Care Trust for out of area referrals, finds low dose brachytherapy for prostate cancer all Royal Surrey County Hospital.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Patients are considered for suitability for brachytherapy by a local multidisciplinary team based at the NHS Trust. Cases are considered individually on clinical grounds and in line with NICE guidance.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

The Primary Care Trust has not issued any guidance on restricting access.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The Primary Care Trust does not have details of the total number considered by the multi disciplinary team (MDT) but a total of twelve patients were approved by the MDT in 2005/06 which the Primary Care Trust funded.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2005/06: eleven Dorset patients underwent brachytherapy. One other patient was approved but decided on alternative treatment at a later date.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

As indicated above the Primary Care Trust does not have details of patients not considered suitable by the MDT for treatment. The Primary Care Trust has, however, not refused funding for any patient supported by the MDT.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The Primary Care Trust does not directly commission radiotherapy services. However waiting times for radiotherapy in April 2006 were: radical 11.5 days; palliative 5.6 days (7.2 routine/2.7 priority). The prostate-specific time in April was 11.3 days.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

A combined waiting time is not available. The Primary Care Trust is, however, aware that patients commence treatment within the national waiting time, following referral by a local Consultant.

South Wiltshire PCT

42-44 Chipper Lane
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 1BG
01722 345 000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

There is no local low dose brachytherapy service. Any requests for treatment at non-local providers are considered by the PCT Clinical Interventions Sub Group (CISG) when received. The Central South Coast Cancer Network is currently taking forward work.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

The PCT will provide funding for: a) individual requests for treatment at non-local providers that comply with NICE guidance and b) for the local Central South Coast Cancer Network brachytherapy service, once this is operational and compliant with NICE gu

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

The PCT has advised clinicians that brachytherapy is not routinely commissioned, (see above) but that individual requests can be considered by the PCT CISG.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1 in last financial year

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1 in last financial year

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0 in last financial year

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The average waiting time for radical radiotherapy to the prostate, at Southampton University Hospitals Trust (SUHT), for patients registered with South Wiltshire PCT is 19.3 days (for the last financial year). This is from the decision to treat date (i.e.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The SUHT radiographers were are unable to answer this query, because the first treatment for these patients is usually hormone therapy, and within the radiotherapy database there is no record of when this has been started.

Swindon PCT

North Swindon District Centre
Thamesdown Drive
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN25 4AN
01793 708 700
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

NICE guidance for low dose rate and high dose rate brachytherapy is 'Interventional Procedures Guidance' and relates primarily to the safety of the procedure. There is currently no NICE guidance/requirement for PCTs to fund brachytherapy.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

The PCT's policy allocates a High Priority to this procedure and therefore access to brachytherapy is not restricted.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

NOTE Clinicians apply on behalf of patients. The PCT does not consider requests received from patients. The PCT is aware of one application in 2005/6.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

One patient was refused in 2004 before NICE guidance confirmed the safety of the procedure.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The average waiting time for this group of patients in 2005 was 9.8 weeks, but this figure has been reducing and finished the year at 4 weeks.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

100% of patients referred were assessed within two weeks of referral as per national standards. Over 95% of patients were treated within the 31/62 day national targets.

Taunton Deane PCT

Wellspring Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7PQ
01823 333 491
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes - on a cost per cost basis

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Within national time frames for cancer waits

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Within national time frames for cancer waits

Teignbridge PCT

Bridge House
Collett Way
Brunel Industrial Estate
Newton Abbott
Devon
TQ12 4PH
01626 357 000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

These statistics exist within secondary care. Secondary care in our area is split between Derriford Hospital at Plymouth, South Devon Healthcare Trust at Torbay and the Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust (RD&E) at Exeter. Patients receive brachythera

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

These statistics exist within secondary care. Secondary care in our area is split between Derriford Hospital at Plymouth, South Devon Healthcare Trust at Torbay and the Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust (RD&E) at Exeter. Patients receive brachythera

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None that we are aware of

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

This depends on the scans required (These are May 06 figures for South Devon Healthcare Trust): Ultrasound - average wait 2 weeks (max wait 6 weeks); CT - average wait 2 weeks (max wait 5 weeks); MRI scan - average wait 5 weeks (max wait 13 weeks)

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Those patients referred via the two week wait - 100% (99.9%) are seen within 14 days. 100% in the 31 day target. 94% in the 62 day% target

Torbay Care Trust

Rainbow House
Avenue Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5LS
01803 210 910
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes on a cost per case basis

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

One in 2005/6

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

One approved for funding in 2005/6 but unsure whether treatment commenced as no invoice received

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Information not held here

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2 weeks as part of 2 week wait process

West Gloucestershire PCT

Units 14 and 15, Highnam Business Centre
Newent Road
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL2 8DN
01452 389 400
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. None via INNF

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. None via INNF. 40 patients have received brachytherapy to date across the 3 Counties Cancer Network

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. None via INNF

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. Seven weeks

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Please note that these answers relate to Cheltenham & Tewkesbury PCT, Cotswold & Vale PCT and West Gloucestershire PCT. Currently 95% of patients are treated within 62 days from urgent GP referral to treatment for those with prostate cancer.

West of Cornwall PCT

Foundry Road
Cambourne
Cornwall
TR14 8DS
01209 888 222
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

No

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

None that we are aware of

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

N/A

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

This information is not held by the PCT

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Average 53 days wait for patients referred under the urgent 2 week wait rule (1 Jan - 30 June 06)

West Wiltshire PCT

Valentines
Epsom Square
White Horse Business Park
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 0XG
01225 754 453
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

By exception

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

3

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

3

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None - 2004/05

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

That level of information not held

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Information not held at that level

Barking and Dagenham

Clock House
East Street
Barking
Essex
IG11 8EY
0208 591 9595
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

The PCT has not yet received a request for this treatment however will fund where it is shown to be clinically appropriate.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

None

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

N/A

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The PCT has been unable to establish this information.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

We have not been able to ascertain the average, however between 1 January and 31 March 06 there were 99 referrals for urological cancer (excluding testicular). 90% of these patients received treatment within the 62 day target.

Barnet PCT

Hyde House
The Hyde
London
London
NW9 6QQ
0208 201 4700
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Barnet PCT funds brachytherapy in accordance with the NICE guidance and is included within the PCT service level agreements (SLAs). All cancer treatments are reviewed by the North Central London Cancer Network and Barnet, in common with all PCTs across No

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Barnet PCT funds brachytherapy in accordance with the NICE guidance and is included within the PCT service level agreements (SLAs).

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

It's within our SLA arrangements - so separate funding applications are not applicable.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

N/A

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

information supplied by trusts only for radiotherapy in general.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Information not supplied by the PCT.

Bexley Care Trust

221 Erith Road
Bexley Heath
Kent
DA7 6HZ
020 82986207
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Yes, there are urology guidelines.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Not known - depends on treatment regime

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

60 days

Brent Teaching PCT

Wembley Centre for Health and Care
116 Chaplin Road
Wembley
Middlesex
HA0 4UZ
020 8795 6000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes within the Service Level Agreements if it is clinically appropriate.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

They don't have to we pay for it within our current Service Level Agreements.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Don't know because hospitals do not report this to us.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

We don't keep this information routinely, and we would have to contact the local trust who we commission services from to answer this.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The target from urgent GP referral to treatment is 62 days and we would be informed if this was breached, but we do not know the average wait. The hospital keeps this information.

Bromley PCT

Bassetts House
Broadwater Gardens
Orpington
Kent
BR6 7UA
01689 853 339
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

This is a part of the hospital treatment and patients/hospitals do not apply for funding.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

N/A

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

We do not have this information. Hospitals have it.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

92% of all cancer patients were treated within 62 days from GP referral. We do not have specific figures for prostate cancer.

Camden PCT

4th Floor East Wing,
St. Pancras Hospital
4 St. Pancras Way
London
NW1 0PE
0207 530 3500
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Low dose rate brachytherapy for prostate cancer is available from local acute hospital trusts and the arrangements for providing this treatment have been agreed by the relevant tumour board of the North London Cancer Network.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

As above, this treatment is currently available. However, NICE have issued 'interventional procedures' guidance on low dose and high dose rate brachytherapy for prostate cancer. This type of guidance considers the safety and efficacy (usually in the sho

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No the PCT has not issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer. We understand that the North London Cancer Network have been revising the local prostate cancer protocol, but are not aware of the details.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

We have no records of requests made directly to the PCT for funding this form of treatment.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

As above

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

No. As above

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Specific data on waiting times for radiotherapy are not held by the PCT. The PCT regularly reviews cancer waiting time targets, including the 31 days from cancer diagnosis to treatment (includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy). We do not have spec

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

As above. Camden PCT monitors whether the national target of 62 days from urgent referral to treatment is achieved by commissioned providers. We do not have data routinely available which specifies how local providers perform in relation to this target in

City & Hackney Teaching PCT

St. Leonards Hospital
Nuttall Street
London
London
N1 5LZ
020 7301 3000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Not specifically, but since NICE has approved use as one treatment option, we would expect specialists to use this treatment for eligible patients and expect clinicians to operate within best practice.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes - hospital trusts receive funding to implement NICE guidance.

Has the PCT issued to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No - NICE has approved use as one treatment option - we would expect specialists to use this treatment for eligible patients.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The PCT has had no requests.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Information not available to PCT.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None have been refused by the PCT.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Unclear question

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2 week wait

Croydon PCT

Knolly's House
17 Addiscome Road
Croydon
Surrey
CR0 6SR
0208 274 6000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Funding from this PCT is agreed via the South West London Cancer Network.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Hospital/secondary or tertiary care implementation of NICE guidance is undertaken on behalf of the PCT by the cancer network.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

This would be done as necessary via the cancer network.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

2

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Figures available from Cancer Network

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Figures available from Cancer Network

Ealing PCT

1 Armstrong Way
Southall
Middlesex
UB2 4SA
0208 893 0303
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Information not available for specific case.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Information not available for specific case.

Enfield PCT

Holbrook House
Cockfosters Road
Barnet
Hertfordshire
EN4 0DR
0208 272 5500
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Not applicable

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Not applicable

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Not applicable

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not applicable

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not applicable

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Not applicable

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Not applicable

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not applicable

Greenwich Teaching PCT

51-53 Burney Street
Greenwich
London
SE10 8QG
0208 293 6700
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No. We follow NICE guidance.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Patients are not required to apply for funding individually. Where referrals are made to non-contracted providers it is usual for the provider to seek prior authorisation.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not known as part of contracted services. Provider trusts will maintain records.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Not to our knowledge. The only grounds for possible refusal would be on clinical advice.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Not available at PCT level. However, diagnostic treatments for Greenwich patients have all been delivered within the national 62 day target for all cancer treatments.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not available at PCT by cancer type level. We are meeting the 31 and 62 day targets for cancer treatments.

Hammersmith and Fulham PCT

Parsons Green Centre
5-7 Parsons Green
London
London
SW6 4UL
0208 846 6767
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

NICE's guidance says that current evidence on the safety and short- to medium-term efficacy of low dose rate brachytherapy for localised prostate cancer appears adequate [to support its use].Chemotherapy is excluded from national tariff (Category 4) but i

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes, under block contract with secondary care providers, not on a cost per case basis.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

N/A

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

PCT does not hold this data - available from secondary care providers.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

PCT does not hold this data - information should be available from secondary care providers.

Haringey Teaching PCT

St. Ann's General Hospital
St. Ann's Road
London
London
N15 3TH
020 8442 6000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

brachytherapy for prostate cancer - low and high dose brachytherapy both have interventional procedure guidance saying that this is OK to do with appropriate clinical governance arrangements. They have not been assessed for clinical and cost effectiveness.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

The guidance have not been assessed for clinical and cost effectiveness and so this is not a 'must do' for HTPCT.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

N/A

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

N/A

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

45 days

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

Harrow PCT

Grace House
Harrovian Business Village
Bessborough Road
Harrow, Middlesex
HA1 3EX
0208 422 6644
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

The PCT follows the West London Cancer Network policy - their position on brachytherapy is currently being clarified.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

The PCT is committed to implementing all NICE guidance.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

See answer to first question.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Due to small numbers this becomes patient identifiable information. Advise you to contact the West London Cancer Network.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

See answer above

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

See answer above

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

It is impossible to give an average wait as the needs of each patient are individual and pathways will vary according to needs of patient.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The PCT has reached its targets with regards to cancer waits - see report attached. (Report not sent with response)

Havering PCT

St Georges Hospital
117 Sutton Lane
Trust HQ Bentley Suite
Hornchurch, Essex
RM12 6RS
01708 465 000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes - our SLAs with providers for cancer services do have this drug identified as an exclusion.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes - as reflected above.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

The PCT has not directly issued such guidance, but the local Cancer Services Network will have.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

As this is not an exclusion we do not receive such applications.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

This information is not held by the PCT it is held by our acute providers.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Havering PCT has not refused funding of brachytherapy for any patients.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The current average waiting time for radiotherapy for prostate cancer is seven weeks.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

For urological (non-testicular) cancer patients, all patients are seen within the 62 days referral to treatment target (March 06 figs, reported to Board June 06).

Hillingdon PCT

Kirk House
97-109 High St
Yiewsley
West Drayton, Middlesex
UB7 7HJ
01895 452 000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Where brachytherapy is provided this is funded within current Service Level Agreements. There is no specific funding set aside for this.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Not discussed within the PCT or the West London Cancer Network as a specific need. Resources are allocated in line with NICE guidance where appropriate.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

There are no applications direct to the PCT. This would be managed by the hospital provider.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not applicable, see above

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

Not applicable, see above

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

We do not have waiting times for radiotherapy treatments specific to prostate cancer. Only outpatient waits are available. These do not specifically relate to prostate cancer.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The PCT does not have this information. This should be provided by the hospital provider.

Hounslow PCT

Headquarters, Phoenix Court
531 Staines Road
Hounslow
London
TW4 5DP
0208 321 2211
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Between 4 and 6 weeks

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The data we have routinely available is on the cancer waiting times (CWT) database which gives us information on the patients who were referred urgently under the '2 week wait' rule and who were found to have cancer. The cancers are grouped and we can o

Islington PCT

338-346 Goswell Road
London
London
EC1V 7LQ
0207 527 1000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Kensington and Chelsea PCT

Court Field House
St Charles Hospital
Exmoor Street
London
W10 6DZ
0208 969 2488
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

This data would take time to collect from all activity within SLAs.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

See above.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

No - not from PCT since within contracts.

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

This data is not readily available.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

This data is not readily available but our main providers achieved the cancer targets of 31 days (referral to diagnosis) and 62 days (referral to treatment).

Kingston PCT

22 Hollyfield Road
Surbiton
Surrey
KT5 9AL
0208 339 8000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes. At Barts and The London and Royal Marsden Hospital

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

0 in 2005/06

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

0

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

No refusals

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

0-4 weeks

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

62 days

Lambeth PCT

1 Lower Marsh
London
London
SE1 7NT
0207 716 7100
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Implementation of the Improving Outcomes guidance for Urological Cancers is led by the SE London Cancer Network. This includes brachytherapy for prostate cancer and clinical eligibility for treatment.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytheral year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

N/A

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Information on radiotherapy waiting times for individual tumours types is not held by the PCT.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Data is only available for urgent GP referrals. 41 Days Oct 05 - Mar 2006

Lewisham PCT

2nd Floor Cantilever House
Eltham Road
Lee Green
Lewisham
London
SE14 5ER
020 7206 3200
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation Trust are going to release a local tariff for brachytherapy to reflect the cost of the radioactive seeds, which have previously been funded by a Charitable Foundation Grant. PCTs will be then be asked whether they are willin

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

No one has applied as to date they have been treated under the prostate cancer HRG for standard treatment.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

A total of 47 patients were treated in 2005/06.

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

25 days (very rough estimate)

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

46 days

Newham PCT

Plaistow Hospital
Samson Street
London
E13 9EH
0208 586 6200
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes, this service is provided by our tertiary cancer centre as part of their normal range of cancer treatment.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Patients do not need to apply for funding on an individual basis, access to this treatment is a clinical decision taken by lead clinician.

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

See above

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

See above

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

The average wait at our main tertiary centre for radiotherapy for UROLOGICAL cancers in 2005/05 was 7 weeks.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

The average wait from referral to treatment for UROLOGICAL cancers in 2005/06 was 71 days.

Redbridge PCT

Becketts House
2-14 Ilford Hill
Ilford
Essex
IG1 2QX
0208 478 5151
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes, brachytherapy has received NICE appraisal and is said to be safe to use for prostrate cancer but there are others as well and there is no single evidence base to say that this one is better than others. It is up to the consultant to explain the risks.

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes if it is deemed the most appropriate course of treatment.

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

1

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

No information supplied by the PCT.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

We are unable to give an average wait for prostrate cancer alone as our information is not collated on an individual level, however we can say that 92 out of 123 Redbridge residents undergoing urology cancer treatment went through the diagnosis and treatm

Richmond and Twickenham PCT

Thames House
180 High Street
Teddington
Middlesex
TW11 8HU
0208 973 3000
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

PCT has protocols which are in line with the South West London Cancer Network.

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

One explicitly via the Exceptional Circumstances process

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Would require more time to obtain this information. Service now being provided routinely by SWL Joint cancer Centre (i.e. Royal Marsden/St Georges Hospitals).

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

We do not hold this information.

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Figures for urological cancers were that in the final quarter of 2005/06 28 patients were all treated within 25 days of 1st referral.

Southwark PCT

Mabel Goldwin House
49 Grange Walk
London
London
SE1 3DY
0207 346 6444
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

None

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

None

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

None

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Not known

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

Not known

Sutton and Merton PCT

Hamilton Wing, Nelson Hospital
Kingston Road
London
SW20 8DB
020 8251 1111
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?

Yes

Is your PCT committed to providing funding for brachytherapy in line with NICE Guidance?

Yes

Has the PCT issued guidance to health professionals restricting access to brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

No

How many patients have applied for funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A Funding readily available

How many of these patients have received brachytherapy in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

Have any patients been refused funding for brachytherapy for prostate cancer. If so, how many?

0

What was the average wait for radiotherapy in the PCT in the last financial year or latest available annual figures for prostate cancer?

Radical: 18 days, Palliative: 4 days, Urgent: within 1 day

What was the average wait from GP referral to treatment for prostate cancer in the last financial year or latest available annual figures?

N/A

Tower Hamlets PCT

Trust Offices
Mile End Hospital
Bancroft Road
London
E1 4DG
0208 223 8900
www.nhs.uk/England/AuthoritiesTrusts/Pct/list.aspx

Is your PCT currently providing funding for low dose brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?