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Six month delay to decision on the use of community inpatient beds.

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Earlier this year, we let you know that the NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSEICB) was holding a consultation about the use of community inpatient beds. For Southend residents, the changes that were proposed could have affected services provided at the Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre in Rochford. Some patients may have been admitted to Brentwood Community Hospital as a result.


The MSEICB has now announced a six-month delay to their decision following the public consultation to allow for further engagement to take place and ensure the most appropriate final decision.


You can read the full article from MSEICB below:





We will continue to keep you updated on the latest from this consultation.


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