Clinical Policies Directory TNRF1: Ear, nose and throat
These pages provide a web friendly version of the Treatments not routinely funded one policy (CLIN02 Treatments Requiring Individual Funding Applications TNRF1).
Go to Policies and Processes page (Clinical policies section) of this website to read the full policy.
Procedures to correct rhinophyma (treatment to treat a skin disorder that causes the nose to enlarge and become red, bumpy and bulbous)
Overview
Rhinophyma is a nodular swelling and congestion of the nose in an advanced stage of rosacea. Advanced rhinophyma treatment requires surgical measures to remove tissue.
Thresholds and eligibility
Surgical procedures/treatments for this condition are not routinely funded.
Resources
Treatments not routinely published policy (TNRF1)
Additional information
If a clinician is able to demonstrate that their patient’s individual clinical circumstances are clearly different to those of other patients, they have the option of submitting an Individual Funding Request (IFR) application to the Effective Commissioning Initiative team at NHS Surrey Heartlands via the Blueteq database.
Simply put, the consideration is whether it is fair to fund their patient’s treatment when the treatment is not available to others.
Rhinoplasty for cosmetic reasons (surgery to change the shape of the nose)
Overview
Rhinoplasty, commonly called a nose job, is a plastic surgery procedure for altering and reconstructing the nose.
Thresholds and eligibility
This procedure is not routinely funded.
Resources
Treatments not routinely published policy (TNRF1)
Additional information
If a clinician is able to demonstrate that their patient’s individual clinical circumstances are clearly different to those of other patients, they have the option of submitting an Individual Funding Request (IFR) application to the Effective Commissioning Initiative team at NHS Surrey Heartlands via the Blueteq database.
Simply put, the consideration is whether it is fair to fund their patient’s treatment when the treatment is not available to others.
Soft palate implants (implants to help snoring)
Overview
Soft palate implants are designed to relieve snoring and other disturbing symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea.
Thresholds and eligibility
This procedure is not routinely funded.
Resources
Treatments not routinely published policy (TNRF1)
Additional information
If a clinician is able to demonstrate that their patient’s individual clinical circumstances are clearly different to those of other patients, they have the option of submitting an Individual Funding Request (IFR) application to the Effective Commissioning Initiative team at NHS Surrey Heartlands via the Blueteq database.
Simply put, the consideration is whether it is fair to fund their patient’s treatment when the treatment is not available to others.