Update on urgent and necessary measures

In October last year NEW Devon CCG announced a number of potential measures as part of their financial recovery programme.  This included publishing a list of services which were being considered for disinvestment.

This is because in 2013/14, the CCG’s financial position was in deficit by £14.5 million and a similar deficit was predicted for this financial year too. 

It was therefore decided  to take essential action to address this in order to prioritise the urgent care system, particularly during the difficult winter months, and to continue to achieve the guarantees that are made to patients in the NHS Constitution. 

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