| Reference | FOI 2026/1604 |
|---|---|
| Description | Commissioning of Rheumatology Advice Lines |
| Date Requested | 09/02/2026 |
| Date Replied | 06/03/2026 |
| Category | Acute & Community Services Commissioning |
I am looking at project and related to the fair and equitable commissioning of Rheumatology Advice Lines across the England by Integrated Commissioning Boards
Please can I seek the following Information from your MSK Rheumatology Commissioners
| Name of Primary and Acute Trust | Are Rheumatology Advice Lines commissioned as Part of the Rheumatology contact?
Yes/ No |
|
Do you require any service line reports for activity and patient reported outcome/ satisfaction?
If yes- which reports do you request |
Any other relevant information around commissioning of Rheumatology Advice Lines |
The final report will be anonymised and used for National Conference Presentation in 2026/2027
NHS Greater Manchester (NHS GM) commissions rheumatology services as part of the existing block contract from our Acute Trust providers. The ICB does not hold the information required, therefore you will need to contact each of the Acute providers direct.
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
