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Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 May 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 June 2016 (named day). It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Monday, 6 June 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Health Services: Mid Sussex

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he plans to take to expand health services in Mid Sussex to meet increased housing and population numbers.

Answer

NHS England has advised that the Horsham and Mid Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is using the predicted population data from the developing estates strategy to model health services to meet the increased demand. NHS England further advises that it is working closely with the CCG to develop an action plan for local primary care services in East Grinstead.

NHS England is responsible for commissioning of primary care in Mid Sussex. NHS England advises that only one general practitioner practice in Grinstead has closed its list to new patients and two others have applied to close their lists but are still currently being allocated patients by NHS England.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38455
Session
2016-17
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Health services Population Mid Sussex
Link
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