GETTING THE NHS FIT FOR THE FUTURE
And as part of the process of planning healthcare, the local NHS has recently published a discussion document called Creating an NHS Fit for the Future, which explains why change is needed and describes the potential benefits for patients if some services were organised and delivered differently.
Local NHS organisations '“ including East Sussex Hospitals Trust, Eastbourne Downs PCT and Sussex Downs and Weald PCT - are currently in the discussion phase and have recently held stakeholder events, inviting people to join in the debate as they start to look at ways forward.
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Hide AdDebbie Bamford, interim chief executive for Eastbourne Downs PCT, said: 'If the discussions lead to proposals for significant change to the ways in which healthcare is provided, such proposals will be subject to full public consultation and there will be many opportunities for people to give their views.'
For the latest information that will enable anyone to participate in the discussion in an informed way visit www.surreysussexfitforthefuture.nhs.uk