Any Qualified Provider

For the first phase of the AQP Process, NHS Merseyside has identified the following Services to be offered by Any Qualified Provider
 

• Musculo-skeletal services for back and neck pain
• Adult hearing services in the community
• Podiatry services

Our second AQP phase will commence implementation once the above services have sufficiently progressed in accordance with the relevant  AQP timescales and following further guidance from the Department of Health as to the possible services that could be considered for the second AQP phase. Currently, the Department of Health is developing a further list of services to consider for patient choice of AQP implementation in 2013/14

At this stage NHS Merseyside are reviewing wheelchair services (children) as a possible candidate for 2nd phase AQP.

Timeline
The anticipated timeline for the AQP Process is set out below.  Please note these are the expected dates at the current time and may be subject to change.