How we prepared
NHS Somerset is committed to understanding the needs of the local population. This is to ensure we can continue to deliver the best possible healthcare services in Somerset.
We have been working with a range of people, communities and organisations to look at ways to improve stroke services. This includes:
- People who’ve had a stroke, their carers and families
- Doctors, nurses, therapy staff, and health and social care professionals
- Local councils
- Charities like The Stroke Association
- Members of the public.
Research and insight informed the proposals set out within our consultation documents.
An evaluation process by clinicians, staff, people with lived experience and community and voluntary sector organisations, identified two potential options for the future configuration of acute hospital based services in Somerset.
The proposals were reviewed by an independent Clinical Senate, a group of clinicians from outside of the area, who agreed that it would benefit patients and services.
More detailed information is also available within our Stroke Services Reconfiguration Programme Pre-Consultation Business Case and related appendices which can be found on our documents page.
