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FOI-03261

‘How many CFS patients are now in the standard six session treatment at the centres as per Northamptonshire NHS policy. What is the average waiting time from a CFS diagnosis to start of treatment at local or specialist centres. How many CFS patients have been referred to specialist centres outside Northamptonshire for further treatment. What are the funding criteria used by the ICB for referrals to external specialist teams such as those at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine.’

FOI-03262

‘Which treatment options are now available within Northamptonshire for CFS patients not affected by post COVID syndrome? What obstacles do patients face when seeking CFS treatment and how many complaints has the ICB had about inadequate care?’

FOI-03263

‘How many healthcare professionals in Northamptonshire specialise in CFS diagnosis and management excluding long COVID cases? How has the COVID 19 pandemic affected the incidence of CFS especially regarding post COVID syndrome? What patient outcome data exists for those diagnosed with CFS in Northamptonshire?’

FOI-03264

‘What is the s budget for CFS diagnosis and treatment in Northamptonshire each year? and how much of it is spent?’

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 13 October 2025.

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).

Our response

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHSBSA.

Advice and assistance

It is possible that the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust holds some or all of the information you require. I have provided their contact details below:

Freedom of Information Team

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Information Governance Team Office

1st Floor Haylock House

Kettering Venture Park

Kettering

NN15 6EY

Email: FOI@nhft.nhs.uk