"Go back to old system of direct referrals"

Dear Boss260

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with the TRAQS team.

TRAQS was developed at the request of GPs within the Telford and Wrekin area to ensure that all patients were offered a Choice of where they wished to be seen as this is the right of every patient under the NHS Patient's Charter.

TRAQS are able to offer patients appointments at any hosptial in England, this means that if the patients is able and willing to travel further for an appointment they can often be seen much sooner that at a local hospital.

I can assure you that TRAQS are not here to fudge any waiting times. All of the processes within TRAQS are electonic and fully auditable.

If you are unhappy with the way in which your referral was dealt with please contact the PALS Officer at Telford CCG who will discuss your concerns

Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

PALS is open Monday – Friday 9am-4pm (excluding bank holidays).

Telephone: 01952 580407

There is also a 24 hour answer phone service.

Email: twccg.patientservices@nhs.net

Written complaints should be sent to the following address:

NHS Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group

Patient Services Team

Halesfield 6

Telford

TF7 4BF

Thank you again for sharing your comments with the TRAQS team.