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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s urogynaecology team have received accreditation for their services and earned the top marks nationwide.
Based at Stepping Hill Hospital, the service has received independent assessment from the British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) which inspects NHS services throughout the country.
BSUG assessors gave the Stockport service of 95%, the highest achieved by any of the UK’s 38 urogynaecology departments, with assessment examining all aspects of care, treatment and aftercare. The service provides care and treatment for conditions related to the bladder and prolapse of the gynaecological organs in women, including urinary incontinence, vaginal and uterine prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders.
Among the aspects commented on by the assessors was the excellent team work and strong collaboration demonstrated by all members of the multidisciplinary team, which includes physiotherapy, urology, radiology and colorectal surgery. They applauded the high standards of clinical governance and the strong emphasis on research.
Innovative provision of sexual dysfunction management by physiotherapy team was commended. They were also impressed by the improvement in the rates of complex vaginal tears after child birth following the introduction of a care package designed to reduce these rates.
Dr Kapilmeet Kaur, consultant at the urogynaecology service at Stepping Hill Hospital, said:
“We are so pleased with the outcome of the accreditation visit, which is a real testament to the teamwork of all members of the team. We are all dedicated to providing the highest standards of care for all women who present with pelvic floor problems. We are honoured that the BSUG has recognised our passion for delivering high quality services for the women of Stockport and the High Peak.”