The objectives for the Surgery in Children Operational Delivery Networks were outlined as part of the review of paediatric services delivered by NHS England & NHS Improvement; these were summarised as:
Improve quality of care
• Concentrate work appropriately
• Improve equitable access to services
• Ensure appropriate services are available
Reduce variation in care
• Network driven standards
• Network driven clinical pathways
Increase safe staffing
• Consolidate skills and expertise
• Sustainable work force
Deliver best value for the SW and the NHS
• Sustainable model of service
• Reduce unnecessary surgery in specialist centre
• Optimise existing resources
Please download our 2021/22 Work Plan and 2021/22 Annual Report if you would like to learn more about how we plan to deliver our aims in 2021:
2020/21 Annual Report
2021/22 Work Plan