We are committed to community hospitals where they represent the best solutions for local communities. As such we have set up a five-year, £750 million programme to support the development of community hospitals and services.
The future of Arun community hospital is a matter for the local national health service. I am informed by NHS South East Coast that the future configuration of community hospitals, including Arun community hospital, is a key part of West Sussex primary care trust’s strategy. However, no decisions on the future of community hospitals in West Sussex will be made until the outcome of the “Creating an NHS fit for the future” consultation exercise for West Sussex is known.