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Kingston upon Thames councillors are discussing the implications of NHS structural changes and shared functions.
In October 2026, Kingston upon Thames' Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel discussed concerns regarding safeguarding oversight and continuing healthcare packages. These worries arose from structural changes within the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB), following the NHS Modernisation Bill.
Councillors heard that NHS South West London and NHS South East London ICBs have established joint executive leadership and shared functions. This aims to reduce duplication and strengthen services, though no acute or community services for Kingston residents have been reduced or cut. No further discussions are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Kingston upon Thames' Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel discussed NHS structural changes in October 2026. Source
- Concerns were raised over safeguarding oversight and continuing healthcare packages. Source
- NHS South West London and South East London ICBs established joint leadership and shared functions. Source
- The changes aim to reduce duplication and strengthen services. Source
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