Phlebotomy Services - CDC

Description

Blood testing remains one of the most commonly used methodologies for diagnosis, monitoring tic and treatment arrangements for patients monitoring tests undertaken within any health system. The introduction of Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) will enable patients to access phlebotomy clinics and be treated closer to home.<br/>Thurrock CDC, based at Thurrock Community Hospital will provide a quick and convenient access location to a range of diagnostic services. The Phlebotomy service (The Service) will be one such service and will contribute towards improving both diagnostic pathways and patient experience.<br/>North East London Foundation Trust currently provides a community phlebotomy service from the site<br/>The activity will initially be delivered within the John Tallack Centre at Thurrock Hospital, Long Lane Grays; the Service will move to the Thurrock CDC centre once completed.<br/>Access to the Service will be by appointment (booked service); the patient will be asked to book for the provision through the Swiftqueue system, or for those unable to access Swiftqueue will use the this the Single Point of Access (SPA) system. Lot 1: Direct award C to incumbent provider of services