Hospital flow and discharge
Merton Council is strengthening winter resilience to improve hospital patient flow, which concerns the efficiency of patient movement through hospitals and their release from care.
Merton Council is strengthening its winter resilience to improve hospital patient flow and reduce A&E attendances, as reported in October 2026. This includes establishing new urgent care hubs and expanding its community response service. The Merton Health and Wellbeing Board approved plans for these initiatives in October 2020.
In June 2026, Hillingdon Council's Health and Wellbeing Board discussed its integrated health and wellbeing performance report, joint strategy, Better Care Fund, and occupational therapy service, noting the outcomes. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss hospital flow and discharge.
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