FOI Ref: 0132FOI1920

5th November 2019 

Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Request for Information 

We are pleased to respond to your request for information and our response is set out below:

Request/ Response 

I am writing on behalf of my team [redacted]. Together, we are working on a programme of research aiming to optimise outcomes after wrist fracture in the over 50s. 

We are issuing this freedom of information request to CCGs in order to try and understand clinical practice and current provision of rehabilitation after wrist fracture (in adults over 50years old) nationally. 

We would be most grateful if you could respond to the FOI query outlined below:

1. Does your CCG commission rehabilitation services e.g. physiotherapy or occupational therapy, for patients over the age of 50 after wrist fracture? Yes / No (please delete inappropriate option)

SCCG commission Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT) (fracture clinic) to make decisions with the patient whether they need physio/rehab.

2. Within your CCG, are there any local criteria or policies that are being used to guide clinical decision-making regarding referrals to rehabilitation after wrist fracture? Yes / No (please delete inappropriate option) 

3. If yes to Question 2, please can you send us a copy of the said criteria or local policies (e.g. PDF, Word Doc)? Please attach in your email response or send via post to the address below. N/A

4. Are there any restrictions on clinicians' referrals to rehab services (physiotherapy / OT / other) for patients with wrist fracture? 

No. If for instance a GP felt it appropriate they could refer via MSK commissioned from STHFT.