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Keeping the NHS local: a new direction of travel

  • Document type:
    Publication
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    14 February 2003
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Product number:
    30102
  • Gateway reference:
    2003
  • Pages:
    58
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown Copyright

This document sets out new guidance for the NHS on service change. It sets out the principles and approach which should be applied to all proposals for service change. It also describes some service models which are for consultation, to promote further discussion and debate.

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