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<p>On 18 December 2018, the Cabinet agreed to proceed with the Government’s next phase
of ‘no deal’ planning. With just over three months until our exit from the European
Union, we have now reached the point where we need to accelerate and intensify these
preparations. It has always been the case that as we get nearer to March 2019, preparations
for a no deal scenario would have to be accelerated. Preparing for ‘no deal’ is now
an operational priority for the Government. This means we will set in motion our remaining
‘no deal’ plans.</p><p> </p><p>My Rt. hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health
and Social Care wrote to frontline health and care organisations on 7 December 2018
to update them on the Government’s preparations for a potential ‘no deal’ Brexit and
what the health and care system needs to consider in the period leading up to March
2019.</p><p> </p><p>On 21 December 2018, the Department published ‘EU Exit operational
readiness guidance’, developed and agreed with NHS England and NHS Improvement. This
guidance lists the actions that providers and commissioners of health and care services
in England should take if the United Kingdom leaves the EU without a ratified deal
– a ‘no deal’ exit. This will ensure organisations are prepared for, and can manage,
the risks in such a scenario. This guidance was sent to all frontline health and care
organisations to ensure the health and care system as a whole is prepared.</p>
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