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This letter provides evidence on NHS reconfigurations for Lord Darzi to consider as he leads an independent investigation of NHS performance following a commission from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

The letter discusses:

• the drivers of NHS reconfigurations
• the centralisation of NHS services
• temporary closures of NHS services
• ministerial intervention powers for NHS reconfigurations
• assurance and decision making processes for NHS business cases
• health inequalities and impact assessments