Merger of Ealing Hospital NHS Trust with North West London Hospitals NHS Trust
Ealing Hospital NHS Trust and North West London Hospitals NHS Trust are proposing to merge.
Consistent with its merger guidelines, the CCP will examine the costs and benefits of the proposed merger of these acute trusts to patients and taxpayers, in order to ascertain whether the transaction is consistent with Principle 10 of the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. In doing so, the CCP will consider the effect of the transaction on patient choice and competition for acute services in Ealing, North West London and any relevant surrounding area.
The CCP welcomes submissions in writing from interested individuals and organisations on this issue or any other matter relevant to the CCP's assessment of this transaction under the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. To submit evidence please use the email address: cases@ccpanel.gsi.gov.uk.
The closing date for submissions is 6 January 2012.
Case documents
Decision to Proceed to Phase II (15/02/12) [277 KB]
Ealing Hospital NHS Trust Submission (16/12/11) [217 KB]
Notice of Acceptance (16/12/11) [188 KB]
Administrative timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CCP publishes Notice of Acceptance | 16 December 2011 |
| Closing date for Phase I submissions | 6 January 2012 |
| Deadline for completion of Phase I* | 15 February 2012 |
| Deadline for completion of Phase II (if required)** | 13 June 2012 |
* At the end of Phase I, the CCP will either:
- recommend that the merger be allowed to proceed, or
- recommend that the merger be allowed to proceed subject to measures agreed with the parties that address concerns identified by the CCP during Phase I, or
- proceed to a more detailed Phase II investigation.
** Phase II allows the CCP to conduct a more in-depth investigation where this is required to fully assess a merger.
NB. This timetable will be updated as required during the course of the inquiry.
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