East Midlands The system request that the Clinical Senate assess the proposed future service model, evaluation and internal recommendations from the pilot and proposed closure of the 18 bed Manthorpe ward, considering the current service provision and challenges, predicted needs of the population going forwards and national direction of travel/guidance to determine if it represents the best and most appropriate provision of high-quality care for this vulnerable patient cohort of the local population. (Aug 2024)

The system commissioned the Clinical Senate to conduct a review and assess the proposed future service model, evaluation and internal recommendations from the pilot and proposed closure of the 18 bed Manthorpe ward. The panel were asked to consider the current service provision and challenges, predicted needs of the population going forwards and national direction of travel/guidance to determine if the proposed future model represented the best and most appropriate provision of high-quality care for this vulnerable patient cohort of the local population.