UHNM are part of the catchment area which covers Stafford Prison.
Timely appointments and on-going support can be offered to patients that require more thorough planning and consideration due to the prison guidelines.
Fast track
Nurse led telephone assessments can be arranged with 2-3 days’ notice by calling the prison health care team.
All telephone appointments need to happen at the time provided as the patient will have limited access to the telephone.
Investigations
CT scans, bronchoscopy and CT biopsies can be arranged by the relevant department by letter or calling the health care team at the prison.
PET scan
The medical history, including any history of diabetes, will be checked at the first assessment.
In order for this test to happen, the patient diabetes needs to be well managed. Blood sugars need to be stable at 10 or below.
If poor blood sugar control is identified, forward planning will help to avoid any delay. Hospital admission may need to be considered in some cases to stabilise blood sugars.
Lung clinic appointments
Face to face appointments can be arranged with advanced notice via the prison team to arrange transport and escorts.
Support clinics
During key points in the pathway, after clinic reviews and results, a telephone support clinic with the nurse specialist can be arranged.
Post lung surgery support
Following surgery the nurse led telephone assessment can be offered 1-2 weeks after discharge. This needs to be arranged via the prison healthcare team with prior notice. This also includes support calls following results where diagnosis and further treatment is discussed.
Oncology
Oncology appointments and treatment is arranged with the oncology team. The patient will be reviewed regularly by the oncology team at each hospital attendance. Support calls can be arranged as required at the request of the prison health care team or the patient.
Palliative care referrals
Referrals can be made via the specialist team at Katharine House Hospice Stafford.