Manchester Surgical Services (MSS) is an independent health care provider based within Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust. The Company has developed an effective and efficient way of delivering care for local patients by developing a unique relationship with Trafford General Hospital. Situated in the borough of Trafford, West Manchester, the hospital is both proud of its excellent patient safety record and its recent accolade of being voted medium sized hospital trust of the year 2009 (Dr Foster guide 2009). MSS as a provider for the NHS is delivering an extensive range of high quality health care services easily accessible and tailored to individual needs.