National Base of Skull Chordoma/Chondrosarcoma MDT

The North West Neurosurgery Network (NWNN), hosted by Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, is pleased to announce the launch of the National Multidisciplinary Team meeting (MDT) for Base of Skull Chordoma/Chondrosarcoma. The service is now live and ready to accept referrals via a dedicated online platform.

Following a successful bid, the National MDT service, jointly chaired by Consultant Neurosurgeon Professor Omar Pathmanaban and Consultant Clinical Oncologist Dr Gillian Whitfield, will bring together expertise from across the country to support high-quality, equitable care for patients with these rare and complex tumours.

Referral Portal Now Open

Referrals can now be submitted through a dedicated online platform within the existing Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) portal. To use the portal, referrers must first register for an account.

This integrated process reduces duplication, particularly for patients who may also require discussion at the national proton MDT, and ensures a streamlined national referral pathway.

National MDT Beginning 1 April 2026

The MDT will meet fortnightly on Wednesdays, beginning:

Date: 1 April 2026
Time: 15:00 to 17:00

Referrals for the first meeting will be accepted until 27 March 2026.

For further information, please contact the MDT Co-ordinator: National.ChordomaMDT@nca.nhs.uk

About the North West Neurosurgery Network

NWNN launched in 2024 and is funded by NHS England North West. The Network brings together the region’s three major neurosurgical providers: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust and The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust.

Together, the network has a triple focus on access, outcomes and experience for patients.