Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust explained

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Start Date:1 October 2024
Headquarters:Calmore, Hampshire, England
Type:NHS foundation trust

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS foundation trust which provides community health, mental health and learning disability services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

History

The trust was formed on 1 October 2024 following the merger of Solent NHS Trust and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and also incorporates the community and mental health services formerly provided by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. The merger was approved in November 2023 and was originally planned for April 2024, but was delayed twice.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Three NHS trusts approve merger plan . . 7 October 2024.
  2. Web site: Trust merger delayed for second time . . 7 October 2024.