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FCMS has over 20 years of experience delivering high quality diagnostic services across the country
We are commissioned to provide a range of diagnostic services in accessible community locations, taking referrals from primary care to provide timely interventions and deliver great care closer to home
FCMS also work closely with secondary care to provide both clinical insourcing and outsourcing. These services can be mobilised quickly and effectively reduce patient waiting times
In 2024 we were one of the first community providers to sign the BSE Insourcing and Community Provider Charter
We provide in house services for companies wanting to offer employee screening and diagnostic services (more information here)
If you’d like to work with us or find out more about what we do contact Scott Williams (below) or complete the webform here
Our Diagnostics services are proud to be ISO 9001 accredited
Scott Williams
Head of Diagnostics
Get in touch with Scott Williams, our Head of Diagnostics:
We provide around 20,000 cardiology appointments per year. Accredited by the British Society of Echocardiography since 2014, we deliver a high-quality service for patients and commissioners
All clinics are directly bookable through E-RS, with capacity reviewed on a daily basis to ensure we are meeting demand and responding accordingly
Access to our secure online reporting and image archiving system is available to both primary and secondary care. We work closely with secondary care colleagues to ensure our clinical advice is comprehensive, easily accessible and reduces the likelihood of unnecessary repeat tests
We have been delivering high quality Non-Obstetric Ultrasound services for over 10 years
We only employ accredited Sonographers with at least 5 years of NHS experience
All clinics are directly bookable through E-RS, this is managed on a daily basis to ensure we are meeting capacity and demand efficiently
Reports are promptly and securely sent back to the referring GP as the scan is performed. We have a clear pathway for urgent reports with a 4-hour turnaround time
Our team has been delivering high quality Community Direct Access ECG and BP services for more than 10 years
We currently offer a 7-day service currently covering the following areas: Blackpool, West Lancashire including Ormskirk and Skelmersdale
Reports for both ECHO and ECG offer comprehensive clinical advice to the referrer resulting in fewer referrals into secondary care and improved management in Primary Care
We have a team of highly experienced respiratory nurses who can undertake COPD & Asthma reviews including performing and interpreting Spirometry and FeNO results
We currently offer 7 day a week service either in a venue of your choice or utilising our mobile unit covering all areas within the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint
We have a fully managed service from booking patient in to ensuring practices receive all information post appointment
FCMS provides NHS Health Checks across Lancashire on behalf of
We also offer ‘mini health checks’ which involves a blood pressure test and lifestyle conversation with a member of the team.
We have a standalone website dedicated to this service, visit to find out more: www.nhshealthcheckslancashire.co.uk
We have provided vaccination services since 2020. Whether at fixed sites or through our repurposed single-decker health bus, we provide an easy and accessible way for patients to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
We continue to deliver multiple vaccination programmes in the community.
You can find information about the latest vaccine rollout here: Health and Vaccine Clinics
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