The NTSN has been established to promote the better management of spinal surgery and spinal pathways by creating and supporting a regional network of hub centres and partner providers. This will support improved quality of care for patients and equity of access to spinal services using data collection to enable evaluation of practice effectiveness and progression to elective surgery only taking place following MDT review. Click here to see more about our Stakeholders.

1. Excellent patient care through National and Regional Policies and Pathways 

2. Reduced variation in surgical practice 

3. Reduced risk of litigation 

4. Supported service evaluation, audit and research 

5. Sustainable and motivated working practice for all staff 

6. Education for all staff 

7. Patient Involvement

8. Future workforce provision 

• Excellent quality 24/7 emergency spinal service delivered as close to home as possible

• Evidence based treatment

• Shared learning of best practice, innovation and improvements

• Agreed regional policies and pathways for elective and emergency care.

• Improved and defined Regional Spinal Training.

• Regional service evaluation, audit and MDT to ensure quality.