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Trust opens X-ray department in Thetford
The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that it is now managing the reopened X-ray department based at the Thetford Healthy Living Centre.
Following the service closure in September 2017, NHS South Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group, which commissions the service, remained committed to it and approached West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust to be the new provider. After a successful recruitment drive, the service reopened on 30 July 2018.
Working closely with local GPs, the X-ray department provides basic x-rays such as chest, neck, spine, hands and feet.
The results are sent to consultant radiologists based at West Suffolk Hospital, who review the patient’s images and advise on the next steps of care.
Nigel Beeton, imaging services manager at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I’m really glad we’ve been able to help reinstate this service for the people of Thetford and the surrounding communities.
“Due to the size of our Trust we are able to rotate radiographers out from the main West Suffolk Hospital site when necessary, offering a robust, reliable service for the local community.
“We’re committed to working closely with our community services and having an X-ray department in Thetford will really benefit patients, as some will be able to avoid making a trip to hospital at all, saving them both time and money, and making their care that bit closer to home.”
Tim Shayes, head of transformation at South Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “I am delighted that we have been able to reinstate this service and demonstrate our commitment as a CCG to developing local services for the people of Thetford and the surrounding area.”
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