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Radiotherapy Equipment and Systems

I am currently conducting some personal research on Radiotherapy equipment installed at NHS Providers in England.

In order to aid my research, I am requesting that you provide (in editable digital formats) the data requested per the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Linear accelerators

For each linear accelerator could you provide the hospital where the system is installed, the make, model and date installed.

CT scanners in Radiotherapy

For CT scanner could you provide the hospital where the system is installed, the make, model and date installed.

MR scanners in Radiotherapy

For each MR scanner could you provide the hospital where the system is installed, the make, model and date installed.

Treatment planning systems

For each Treatment planning systems could you provide the hospital where the system is installed, the make, model and date installed.

Oncology Information Systems

For each oncology information systems could you provide the hospital where the system is installed, the make, model and date installed.

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IV Fluid Bags

I am writing to ask for some information under a freedom of information request.

Specifically please could you provide me with the following information:

1. Over the last 5 years how many IV fluid bags have been bought/used by your trust (can you please give in X bags/year)?

2. For the amounts in answer 1, can you advise what different types were used ie what was the saline concentration, different size bags, any bags containing pre-mixed medication other than saline etc?

3. What brands/makes of IVbags do you purchase? Are they bought directly from the manufacturer or via a distributor?

4. Is there a contract in place for purchasing IV Fluids, and if so when does the current contract expire?

5. What is the average unit price for normal saline solution? Has this price changed in the last 5 years?

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