Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
The two Trusts announced in September 2010 that they planned to explore the possibility of integration, and since then a great deal of work has taken place to identify the benefits to patients and to begin the formal processes which would enable integration to happen.
A new name for the Trust has not been finally decided upon, but it is expected the name will reflect both organisations' world class clinical and research expertise. The four hospital sites will retain their current names and identies in the overarching NHS Trust.
The main purpose of the merger is to deliver better patient care. By joining forces, the NOC and ORH will be better placed to improve care pathways and ensure patients receive access to the best treatments available. Both Trusts already have strong research partnerships, and integration will strengthen the links between academic research, teaching and training, and clinical delivery.
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