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<p>A table showing surgical hubs and community diagnostic centres (CDCs) established
in 2022, with the services provided, the National Health Service region, the relevant
integrated care system and NHS trust, the name of the hub and the date of opening,
is attached due to the size of the data. Information on the selection criteria for
each CDC and surgical hub is not held centrally.</p><p>Local systems undertake an
evaluation of the most appropriate locations for CDCs, including consideration of
accessibility, affordability and addressing inequality and deprivation. Business cases
are scrutinised by a national approvals panel with clinical and diagnostic experts
to assess feasibility prior to approval. CDC locations are also subject to Ministerial
approval. Surgical hub locations have been selected by a clinically-led process to
ensure that sites are connected to the appropriate services to deliver high quality
outcomes for patients and to consider health inequalities. The independent sector
were not invited to participate in the selection of CDCs or surgical hubs.</p><p>NHS
England has engaged with patient forums and undertaken a public awareness campaign
on the expansion of services. The Department and NHS England are working with general
practitioners (GPs), cancer charities and patient representatives to expand direct
GP access to diagnostic scans for those with concerning symptoms which do not align
with the two-week cancer referral target to see a specialist.</p>
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