Documents, Policies, Forms & Toolkits
This is the main folder to contain all the Network's documents as PDFs, Word documents etc.
In this section can be found a selection of downloadable materials developed either centrally by DH and the NHS Implementation Group, or by PCTs around the country.
This will include forms for prior authorisation and reimbursement claims, process flow charts, patient leaflets, standard letter templates, local policies and guidance etc.
Materials will be added regularly, as they are developed.
Download and use freely, tailoring to your area's requirements.
- Cross-Border Healthcare Model Policy & Operating Procedures - South East Coast PCTs
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This document presents a Model Policy and Operating Procedures (MPOP) developed to assist PCTs in the South East Coast area to interpret and comply with the National Health Service (Reimbursement of the Cost of EEA Treatment) Directions 2010, and the accompanying Department of Health (DH) guidance document, Cross-border Healthcare and Patient Mobility.21 July 2011
- Briefing from the NHS Confederation on Cross-border Healthcare Directive
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The NHS Confederation's European Office has published a new briefing giving a detailed overview for both NHS commissioners and providers of the anticipated implications of this new Directive.18 July 2011
- EU Directive on Patients' Rights in Cross-border Healthcare
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The final agreed text of the new Cross-border Healthcare Directive18 July 2011
- New EU Treatment Guide
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“Your Rights to Treatment in Europe - a UK patient’s guide to the European Directive on Cross Border Healthcare” has been launched by Treatment Abroad, a leading online portal for medical travel and medical tourism. The guide aims to help patients understand what their rights are, what they are entitled to and how to go about exercising their rights. It is aimed at clearing up any confusion patients may have about their rights to travel for treatment elsewhere within the EU.18 July 2011
- York Research Project - cross border health care and patient mobility
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The final report from a DH-commissioned study into demand and practice in cross-border healthcare. Download as required.9 February 2011
- Article 56 Process Flow Chart
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From initial enquiry to notification of decision, the attached flow chart seeks to set out the main stages and considerations in determining applications for cross-border healthcare in the EU. Included in the flow chart are hyperlinks to relevant guidance, regulations, web pages etc to help in making correct decisions. Download and use as required.13 December 2010
- Patient Leaflet
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Patients will be able to find the majority of the information they need regarding cross-border healthcare from the NHS Choices web pages. However, it may be useful for local services - GP surgeries, PALS etc - to hold patient information in other formats. Attached is a draft patient leaflet that can be given out or posted to patients making initial enquiries. The leaflet seeks to set out what is involved, as well as where to go for further detailed information. Download and use as required.13 December 2010
- EU Health Costs Flowchart
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Produced by the European Commission, this chart gives an overview of the different patient mobility routes established by European law.17 November 2010
- Cross-border healthcare workshops - November 2010
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16 November 2010
