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Monitor investigates proposal to merge pathology services in the north west of England
Monitor is to review a proposed merger of the pathology services of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust and St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, in the north west of England.
The health sector regulator will undertake an initial review of the pathology services in the local area and determine whether the proposed partnership might adversely affect patients and taxpayers.
If Monitor finds that there is likely to be a negative impact on patients, the regulator will look into whether the potential patient and taxpayer benefits of the merger outweigh the loss of choice and competition.
The regulator will publish its findings at each stage of the inquiry, but the final decision will be a matter for the trusts involved and the NHS Trust Development Authority (NHS TDA).
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Notes to editors:
- For further information please contact Kirk Ward, Media Relations Manager, on 020 3747 0800 or email press.office@monitor.gov.uk
- Monitor is the sector regulator of NHS-funded health care services. Under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 its main duty is to protect and promote the interests of people who use them. Information about Monitor’s role can be foundhere.
- In proposed mergers involving NHS trusts only, Monitor and the NHS TDA work according to a partnership agreement. More information can be found here.
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