Plans to transfer nine outpatient services from Buxton to Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport have been paused while NHS leaders carry out further scrutiny.
Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board confirmed it had raised concerns after Stockport NHS Foundation Trust signalled in October that it intended to relocate ophthalmology, ENT, rheumatology, gynaecology, urology, respiratory care, surgical, diabetes, and pain management clinics.
The board said its issues related to the planning process and the level of engagement undertaken before the announcement. It has asked the trust to produce a full business case explaining the rationale for the proposal, alongside detailed impact assessments and an outline of required public involvement before any permanent changes can be authorised.
Discussions between the two organisations are ongoing, and the proposed changes remain on hold while further evidence is gathered.
