I am writing to confirm that I have now completed my search for the information which you requested.

Request

I would like to request a copy of any SOP/Policies that are in place at MFT, Preston and Blackburn that relates to colorectal resections, hernias / Abdominal wall reconstruction and gynaecology procedures using a Robot. This is to aid with the implementation of this at WWL.

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 21 January 2026.

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

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that the NHS trusts may hold some or all of the information you require. Please find the below contact details for MFT, Preston and Blackburn’s NHS Trusts.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Post:
FOI Team
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Cobbett House
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL

E-mail: foi@mft.nhs.uk
Web: www.mft.nhs.uk

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Post:
Freedom of Information Group
C/O Medical Directors Office
LTH NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 9HT

E-mail: freedomofinformation@lthtr.nhs.uk
Web: www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Post:
Freedom of Information Requests
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Information Governance
Corporate Offices Building
Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH

Email: foi@elht.nhs.uk
Web: www.elht.nhs.uk