Lamport Bassitt Solicitors - Legal News - Mergers in NHS 'likely to continue'


	LATEST LATEST LEGAL NEWS ARCHIVE		LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Mergers in NHS 'likely to continue' Over the course of this parliament, it is likely that NHS mergers will continue to occur, it has been claimed. Writing in the Times, Giles Newman from Grant Thornton said there will be a focus on how to realign frontline services. Tie-ups in the sector have already occured, he noted, pointing to the agreement between Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust and St Mary's NHS Trust, as well as the acquisition of Bedfordshire and Luton Partnership NHS Trust by South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. He remarked: "Many mergers and reorganisations have, unfortunately, had limited impact and their use needs to be properly planned." The priority of those in charge should be the creation of organisations that are stable and will last a long time, Mr Newman added. Recently, Ofgem warned that mergers in the energy industry could have a negative impact on consumers and could impede its ability to regulate the sector effectively. Related Articles: 22/9/2011 - Manufacturers targeting strategic acquisitions to drive growth 21/9/2011 - Mergers and acquisitions rule changes take effect 14/9/2011 - Govt wants to make London a 'legal hub' for the world 12/9/2011 - ICB banking reforms: banks set to be given until 2019 to prepare 8/9/2011 - Banking reforms in danger of being 'watered down' More Corporate Law News