Wiltshire councillors angered by lack of consultation over NHS staff privatisation plans
By
Peter Davison
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Summary
Wiltshire councillors have expressed anger and dismay over being excluded from consultations regarding plans to transfer hundreds of NHS staff to a private company. The BSW Hospitals Group, formed a year ago as a partnership between three NHS foundation trusts, is legally required to consult Wiltshire Council on service changes and priorities, but councillors claim this did not happen. Despite their frustration, they have decided not to escalate the issue to Health Secretary James Murray.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledAngry councillors have expressed dismay that they were not consulted over plans to transfer hundreds of Wiltshire NHS staff to a private company
By law, the group has to consult Wiltshire Council when setting priorities, planning changes to services, and commissioning community provision
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