Integrated Care Systems
From 1st July 2022 NHS England is split into 42 areas called Integrated Care Systems.
In Sussex we have Sussex Health and Care, (with the Board called NHS Sussex).
Our concerns around privatisation, lack of accountability, lack of emergency care provision and workforce planning are shared by many campaigners.
We're pleased to see that Brighton & Hove Council has some representation on the NHS Sussex Board, but are concerned about conflict of interests for some of the other appointees.
Amendments were made to the Health and Care Act 2022 to prevent private health care companies having seats on Integrated Care Boards, but it seems that individuals with stakes and interests in private health care are permitted.
In Sussex we have two board members with commercial health care interests, and we think that's a potential conflict of interest.
Watch this space as we find out more. If you are concerned then contact NHS Sussex, your MP or councillor.
From 1st July 2022 NHS England is split into 42 areas called Integrated Care Systems.
In Sussex we have Sussex Health and Care, (with the Board called NHS Sussex).
Our concerns around privatisation, lack of accountability, lack of emergency care provision and workforce planning are shared by many campaigners.
We're pleased to see that Brighton & Hove Council has some representation on the NHS Sussex Board, but are concerned about conflict of interests for some of the other appointees.
Amendments were made to the Health and Care Act 2022 to prevent private health care companies having seats on Integrated Care Boards, but it seems that individuals with stakes and interests in private health care are permitted.
In Sussex we have two board members with commercial health care interests, and we think that's a potential conflict of interest.
Watch this space as we find out more. If you are concerned then contact NHS Sussex, your MP or councillor.
How do we stop privatisation in the NHS?
We are taking part in We Own It's 'End NHS Privatisation, Save Lives' campaign.
The campaign highlights new research showing that privatised services in the NHS have led to excess deaths...
We believe the conflicts of interests within NHS Sussex (our Integrated Care Board) remain unresolved and alongside We Own It, we will be calling for the Board to make more pledges to safeguard NHS services from privatisation and to bring any privatised contracts back in house.
Please sign the We Own It petition https://weownit.org.uk/end-nhs-privatisation-save-lives
We are taking part in We Own It's 'End NHS Privatisation, Save Lives' campaign.
The campaign highlights new research showing that privatised services in the NHS have led to excess deaths...
We believe the conflicts of interests within NHS Sussex (our Integrated Care Board) remain unresolved and alongside We Own It, we will be calling for the Board to make more pledges to safeguard NHS services from privatisation and to bring any privatised contracts back in house.
Please sign the We Own It petition https://weownit.org.uk/end-nhs-privatisation-save-lives