Connecting healthcare professionals to improve outcomes for spinal patients in North East London and South Essex
Welcome to the North East London and South Essex Spinal Network. Our Network comprises of two major spinal and neurosurgery centres in East London: Barts Health NHS Trust and Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS Trust. In Essex, Princess Alexandra NHS Trust & Mid & South Essex NHS Trust are part of the Network.
The North East London and South Essex Spinal Network works with the hospitals and Mid and South Essex ICS (https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk), North East London ICS (https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk) and West Essex ICS (https://www.hertsandwestessex.ics.nhs.uk/about/icb/), with the aim to improve access to excellent care for patients presenting with spinal conditions via an elective pathway or as an emergency, and to reduce variation in clinical practice between providers within the network. We do this by helping define standards, pathways and standard operating procedures (SOPs) aimed at improving access and care for patients presenting with spinal conditions via an elective or emergency care pathway.
All networks have an important role in delivering the triple aim:
Access our interactive clinical pathway tool to guide step-by-step management of spinal conditions across primary and community care settings.
Launch Pathway ToolAccess the Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) pathway and contact details for the co-ordinators across the region.
Launch MSCC Pathway ToolGIRFT national pathway for suspected cauda equina syndrome.
View DocumentRegional policies and guidelines for spinal injections.
All ICB's Policy SummaryRead about the implementation of virtual triage in spinal services at Royal London Hospital.
View Implementation DocumentAccess the latest research publications from our network members and collaborators.
Access comprehensive patient information booklets about various spinal conditions and surgical procedures from the British Association of Spine Surgeons.
View Patient LeafletsThe Network Spine School video is an educational presentation on what to expect when having surgery. If you have any questions, please ask your spinal surgeon or their team
Educational video for patients and professionals
The North East London and South Essex Network hosts two major conferences each year, bringing together spinal care professionals from across the region to share knowledge, discuss emerging trends, and collaborate on improving patient outcomes.
Held on May 8th, with an agenda on MSCC, research and pathway updates and the surgical case discussions.
Held annually in October (date TBC), focusing on clinical outcomes and network developments.
Clinical Lead
Network Manager
Pathways Lead
MDT Co-ordinator