What is a public consultation and why did we need one?
Commissioners are required by law to involve the public when considering making significant changes to the provision of NHS healthcare. This is done through a formal…
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About the consultation
How can I find out more about the Improving Healthcare Together consultation?
We have produced a range of consultation materials within include a full consultation document and summary document which explain the changes we are proposing, what these…
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What will be happening during the consultation?
Throughout the 12 week consultation we will be hosting a series of public listening events where people will be able to meet our doctors, nurses and…
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Why did it take so long to get to consultation?
We know that local people are frustrated about how long it has taken to reach this point. There have been many conversations about how we can…
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How have we involved our local communities and NHS staff in our work to date?
We have involved patient representatives, members of the public, voluntary and community sector organisations, Surrey Downs, Sutton and Merton Healthwatch organisations and other healthcare providers in…
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What is the consultation asking views on?
We are proposing to make changes to the hospital services provided at Epsom and St Helier hospitals. The majority of services would stay at both Epsom…
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Why do we have to include the views of people outside of Surrey Downs, Sutton and Merton?
CCGs have a legal responsibility to involve and consult with all patients who use their hospital services. Epsom and St Helier hospitals serve a population of…
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If I gave you my views before the formal consultation started, would these have been taken into account when decisions were made after the consultation or do I need to complete the consultation survey?
Over the past two years local people and organisations have been sharing their views with us. Comments received during this pre-consultation engagement period were taken into…
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How can the CCGs be confident that the consultation genuinely reflects public opinion?
Our consultation plan offers a wide range of ways for members of the public and stakeholders to participate in the consultation and give their views on…
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Can you tell me how questionnaire responses will be assessed and what would happen if people disagree with all of the options proposed?
Our Improving Healthcare Together consultation asks for your views on the impact that all of the options would have on you and your family. Please remember…
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