FOI 2025/1238

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information:

1. Do any hospitals within your ICB provide a thoracoscopy services (rigid and/or semi-rigid)?
2. If so, please specify:

• The type(s) of thoracoscopy available if known (rigid and or semi-rigid).
• Please provide the manufacturer and model of the thoracoscopy equipment currently in use.
• The location where these procedures are carried out (e.g., operating theatres, endoscopy unit, procedural room, etc.).
• The department responsible for these procedures.
• The number of thoracoscopy procedures performed annually (if available).

NHS Greater Manchester (NHS GM) does not hold the information requested. Therefore, it will be necessary for you to contact the Provider Trusts commissioned in Greater Manchester for the information you seek.  To assist you, please find below links to their websites with information about how to make a Freedom of Information request.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust – Freedom of information – Bolton NHS FT (boltonft.nhs.uk)

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust – Freedom of Information Requests :: Northern Care Alliance

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust – Freedom of Information – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (mft.nhs.uk)

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust – Freedom of Information – Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust – Freedom of Information Requests :: Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care (tamesideandglossopicft.nhs.uk)

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – WWL Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | FOI Disclosure Log

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust – Freedom of information disclosure logs (christie.nhs.uk)