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<p>The Department is leading the response to the European Union exit across the health
and care sector. We are working closely with NHS England and NHS Improvement ensure
the National Health Service is as prepared as possible in the event of a ‘no deal’
EU exit.</p><p>In light of the extension of the Article 50 period to 31 October 2019,
we are working with our stakeholders to review the position carefully, before sharing
further guidance at the earliest opportunity. The Department, alongside NHS England
and NHS Improvement, are ensuring that there is regular communication with frontline
NHS organisations and partners, including hospital trusts, about EU exit preparations.</p><p>Professor
Keith Willett, Strategic Commander for EU Exit at NHS England and NHS Improvement,
wrote to clinical commissioning group and trust Chief Executives on 18 April 2019
to update them on the further extension to Article 50, and the actions that now need
to be taken locally to continue to prepare for the United Kingdom’s exit from the
EU.</p><p>NHS England and NHS Improvement are keen to ensure that the EU exit structures
and preparations put in place nationally, regionally and locally are adapted for this
extension, and have emphasised that organisations should continue to have an EU exit
Senior Responsible Officer overseeing plans and preparations.</p>
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