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<p>Local clinical commissioning groups, and the NHS Trust Development Authority, are
working with the management of the Whittington Hospital to improve financial performance
and to ensure that access and waiting times standards are met. Ministers have had
no discussions with the management of the Whittington Hospital about its performance.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Department has made a loan facility of £23.9 million available
to Whittington Health Trust. This funding will provide cover for the deficit until
such time that the NHS Trust Development Authority is able to make further representations
for funding on behalf of the Trust.</p><p> </p>
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