The review into local hospital services across Worcestershire commenced in January 2012 and completed on 12th July 2017. The review was initiated following concerns raised by clinicians regarding the safety of services due to staff shortages in a number of specialities.
The Future of Acute Hospital Services in Worcestershire (FoAHSW) Programme was launched in September 2013 by the three Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups and following work with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Worcestershire County Council and public stakeholder groups a proposed clinical model was developed.