Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex
Thank you to everyone who took part in our consultation about the proposed changes to NHS services in mid and south Essex. The consultation has now closed, and a draft report will now be prepared on the findings from the consultation ahead of a final decision on our proposals.
We have seen a significant number of responses, and we would like to thank everyone who took part. As a quick summary, there has been:
- over 5,200 online surveys completed
- hundreds of paper surveys that we are in the process of collecting
- 15 in person and online events to discuss the proposals, attended by over 150 people
The responses received will now be analysed by an independent research agency, who will produce a report on our behalf. A draft report will be published on the consultation webpage in late spring. Feedback from the consultation, along with a wide range of evidence and information, will be used to develop a ‘decision-making business case’ which will be considered by our Board.
A decision-making meeting, held in public, is due to take place in July 2024. Further details will be published on the NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board website. In the meantime, no decisions have been taken on the proposed changes.
Our consultation on proposed changes to local community-based hospital services ran from 21 January to 11 April 2024 and gathered views on our proposals on:
- the location of rehabilitation services in local community hospitals including Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre and Brentwood Community Hospital
- the location of a freestanding midwife-led birthing unit and
- the possibility of moving all patient services at St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon
For more information about the consultation, including information about when final responses will be accepted as part of a consultation closure procedure, visit our Virtual Views website.
SWF Health & Social Care Group 