Existing referral process

Your surgeon, paediatric or adult oncologist needs to refer you or your child to an appropriately specialised clinical oncologist to assess whether proton beam therapy would benefit.

If it would, a referral is made to the National Proton Clinical Reference Panel, a panel of experts from across the country that includes Christie representation. This reviews the clinical details and gives approval for NHS funding support. Your clinical oncologist should be able to explain the referral process and timescales.

Referral guidelines and further information can also be found on the NHS Specialised Services website.