Continuing Healthcare packages
Kingston upon Thames councillors are discussing concerns about continuing healthcare packages following NHS structural changes.
In October 2026, councillors at Kingston upon Thames' Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel raised worries about the impact on continuing healthcare packages. These concerns followed structural changes within the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB), as discussed at their meeting on 22 October 2026.
The panel heard that NHS South West London and NHS South East London ICBs have established joint executive leadership and shared functions. Continuing healthcare packages provide NHS-funded care for individuals with complex health needs requiring ongoing support.
Key facts
- Worries over safeguarding oversight and the impact on continuing healthcare packages were raised at Kingston upon Thames' Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel on 22 October 2026. Source
- These concerns followed structural changes within the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB). Source
- NHS South West London and NHS South East London ICBs have established joint executive leadership and shared functions. Source
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