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Kent and Medway health services officially merge

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The outside of a two storey building with dark windows and white cladding. There is a glass porch and the letters MCH on a sign on the side of the building. In the foreground are trees and hedges in front of the building.

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Kent and Medway health services officially merge into single NHS trust

Overview

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Medway Community Healthcare have officially merged, combining more than 100 health services and 6,500 staff members into a single organisation under the name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. The merger aims to spend money more efficiently and provide financial resilience against rising demand and complex health needs, despite earlier concerns regarding potential resource withdrawals from Medway.

Key points

  • Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Medway Community Healthcare have officially completed their merger.
  • The combined organisation encompasses more than 100 health services and 6,500 staff members.
  • The trusts stated the merger will ensure more efficient spending and greater resilience to financial pressures.
  • Chief executive Mairead McCormick confirmed that patient services will continue to operate as normal.
  • Staff consultation prior to the merger showed 88% support for the move.
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