Somerset Surgical Services (SSS)

The service will provide routine elective secondary care services for patients in the following specialties (though these may be amended in line with General Condition 13, following consultation with Commissioners) • General Surgery including endoscopy and upper GI procedures • Orthopaedics/Musculoskeletal including joints and pain management (in line with local pathways relating to the management of these conditions) • Ophthalmology • Oral surgery and Maxillofacial • Plastics (dermatology) • Urology The Provider may provide the following services through the contract duration without the requirement of a contract variation though must follow the process outlined in section 3.9 • Ear, Nose and Throat • Gynaecology