Learn More about Upcoming Changes to the NHS with this Easy Read Summary!

Advice and Information - 11 February 2022

The NHS has produced an easy read newsletter to summarise the upcoming changes to the NHS system.
Newsletter Cover- Changes to the NHS to help you get the right care in the right place at the right time

It includes simple information about:

  • why things are changing in the UK,
  • how services will work together through the development of integrated care systems (ICS),
  • plans for NHS-led provider collaboratives within mental health,  learning disability and autism services, and
  • how local primary care services will work together to give you the best care they can through primary care networks. 

Download the Easy Read Newsletter Here!

NHS Easy Read Newsletter
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