Have your say
You will find all the details about the consultation, including a consultation document, background information and the consultation questionnaire at: www.kentandmedwayccg.nhs.uk/get-involved/ruby-ward
Information can also be requested in hard copy by calling: 01634 335095 and selecting option 2 for the Engagement Team or Emailing: kmccg.engage@nhs.net
The consultation runs until midnight on 21st September 2021.
There are several opportunities for patients, the public and staff to get involved, including virtual public meetings and face-to-face drop-in exhibitions. We will publish more information about these opportunities shortly.
In addition, the CCG will carry out telephone polling and targeted focus group discussions to ensure a wide range of views are captured.
We hope you will take the opportunity to provide a response to the consultation and let people in your contact groups know that it is taking place so that as many people’s views as possible can be considered as part of the decision-making process.
Next steps
After the consultation ends, an independent agency will compile and review the consultation feedback.
This will be presented at an extraordinary meeting of the CCG’s Governing Body on 28th October 2021.
If the proposals are approved, the new unit is expected to be commissioned to be ready by December 2022.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Ray Kemsley
On behalf of NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group
