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<p>This is a matter for the National Health Service.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Devon
is one of eleven financially challenged health economies to be provided with support
from NHS England, Monitor and the NHS Trust Development Authority to develop and strengthen
their strategic plans. The report of this joint work was published in December 2014
and is attached.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Work based on this support is ongoing
in each of the local health economies. This includes the consideration of strategic
plans, consultations on possible reforms and the implementation of recommendations
flowing from this. The timescales for these processes will be different in each of
the 11 areas.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We hold meetings with NHS England on a
regular basis to discuss a wide range of issues, including NHS services in the South
West of England.</p><p> </p>
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