Apologies to non-UK members, Further to the detailed article published in yesterday's ACB news (October16) regarding the NHS Improvement/STP area plans for pathology service consolidation, a quick google revealed a freedom of information request for the submissions made by each STP in July to NHS Improvement that has been rejected on the basis that the final STP plans will be published shortly (rejection letter attached, link below). I.e. we will only find out what is planned after the plans have been finalised and published. Can't wait... Adam https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/556026/FOI_Pathology__back_office_and_unsustainable_services_plans.pdf This material has been checked by us for computer viruses using Sophos Anti-Virus and although no virus has been found by us, we cannot guarantee that it is completely free from such problems and we do not accept any liability for loss or damage which may be caused. This communication is intended solely for the addressee and is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Any information, materials, graphics, and/or opinions posted by the sender are those of the respective sender and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust unless explicitly stated to the contrary. Find out how to fundraise for Birmingham Children's Hospital at www.bch.nhs.uk ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk Green Laboratories Work http://www.laboratorymedicine.nhs.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/