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NHS leaders in east Kent confirm shortlist for hospital improvements
NHS leaders in east Kent have confirmed that two options for improving hospital services in east Kent have been shortlisted and are now included in a pre-consultation business case to be reviewed by NHS England and NHS Improvement, and the South East Clinical Senate....
Kent and Medway best in the country for 62-day cancer target
The eight clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Kent and Medway have been given the go-ahead to merge and form a single CCG.
Kent and Medway CCGs get go-ahead to merge
The eight clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Kent and Medway have been given the go-ahead to merge and form a single CCG.
East Kent hospital investment announcement
Following news reports about government funding for hospitals across the country and, more recently, for the Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Caroline Selkirk, Managing Director of the four clinical commissioning groups in east Kent said: “We welcome the recognition that...
Kent and Medway CCGs seek national go-ahead for merger
The eight clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Kent and Medway have all agreed they want to merge to form a single CCG. This is a first step towards Kent and Medway becoming an integrated care system, with health and care organisations working together much more...
Healthwatch report highlights reality of living with autism in Kent
A new report, published by patient organisation Healthwatch Kent, details the challenges families face when trying to get support for a child with autism. Healthwatch captured feedback from 127 people about their experiences which they have used to inform a number of...
Your views wanted on a single clinical commissioning group
The NHS in Kent and Medway is seeking your views on how health services are commissioned (planned and purchased). At the moment there are eight GP-led clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) across Kent and Medway, responsible for planning and spending the health budget...
Working with children and young people to improve services
In Kent and Medway, we want our children and young people to get the best start in life with better physical health, mental health and wellbeing. The NHS and local councils are working together to improve health and care services for children and young people. We’re...
Long Term Plan engagement events
Join us at one of four events to help shape our five year plan for health and care in Kent and Medway The NHS Long Term Plan, published in January, sets out an exciting and inspiring vision for the future of healthcare over the next 10 years. It’s our job to bring...
Judicial review hearing for stroke proposals
We have now heard from the High Court that the two applications for a judicial review, and our response to those claims, have been considered by a judge. The judge has decided that both cases will be put forward for a three-day ‘rolled up hearing’ on the first...
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