This service is for an East Surrey locality, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using ultrasound equipment which complies with the service specification. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnosis and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care, or to support the shift of activity into a primary care setting, where this will improve access.

This service is for an East Surrey locality, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using ultrasound equipment which complies with the service specification. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnosis and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care, or to support the shift of activity into a primary care setting, where this will improve access. Surrey and Sussex ICB intends to award Diagnostic Ultrasound Services, an existing provider, a contract following direct award process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be £580,000 over the two year term, from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2028.