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<p>Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) are not statutory organisations,
but a new way for the National Health Service and local government to work together.</p><p>
</p><p>Originally, every STP’s plan was based on their assessment of the health and
prevention needs of their area’s population, as well as the financial envelope they
operate in. This was set out in the Planning Guidance published by NHS England in
December 2015.</p><p> </p><p>In any significant reconfiguration decision taken, STPs
are required to ensure they meet the four reconfiguration tests, including the need
for clear, clinical evidence to underpin any decision taken to help ensure the needs
of the local population are met.</p>
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