In March we wrote to you and provided an update on the future of Dudley Integrated Health and Care (DIHC) NHS Trust (see here for previous newsletters). Our mobilisation and transition plans were prepared for service transfers on 1 July 2024 and we were working with recipient organisations to ensure a safe and effective transfer of our services. Unfortunately the general election resulted in an extension to the original timeframes and we are now working to a phased transfer of services. We would like to reassure you that we remain committed to working together with recipient organisations in ensuring there is a smooth transition and there is no change to the way that patients receive care.
Phase 1 occurred on 1 August 2024, which saw the transfer of the following services to Black Country Healthcare FT and three Primary Care Networks:
The final transfer of services is anticipated to occur on 1 October 2024 which will also coincide with the proposed dissolution of the Trust. This consists of services transferring to Dudley Group FT as host for Dudley Health and Care Partnership and Black Country Integrated Care Board. However, this is subject to Secretary of State approval.
Services anticipated to transfer on 1 October:
A further briefing will be sent to stakeholders in September.
Mr Matthew Hartland Chief Executive Officer Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust
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