Capsticks publishes 3rd edition of Service Reconfiguration booklet

The NHS continues on a major programme of service reconfiguration, triggered by the vision contained in the NHS Plan and given impetus by the work done by Lord Darzi and others. Large economy-wide health consultations are also becoming more commonly typified by Healthcare for London. At the same time, the legal framework for patient and public involvement and consultation in NHS service developments has undergone major changes.

Now in its third edition, Capsticks's booklet, 'Service Reconfiguration, Consultation & Judicial Review', draws on the experience of its authors who regularly advise on healthcare reconfigurations and have acted in several high profile judicial review cases involving the closure of hospitals, departments and the relocation of services. The booklet is free of charge and aims to:

- outline the legal requirements for patient and public involvement and consultation in terms of reconfiguration

- describe the process of judicial review

- highlight steps that can be taken to minimise the risk of legal challenge



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