Patient care and safety at our hospitals remain our priority and preparations are under way at SaTH and across the wider NHS to ensure that, where possible, any disruption following Brexit is minimised, even in the event of a ‘no deal’ exit.

Preparations are under way at SaTH and across the wider NHS to ensure that, where possible, any disruption following Brexit is minimised.

In line with NHS guidance we have a nominated Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) for Brexit, as well as lead representatives from other potentially-affected areas of the Trust. These representatives meet regularly to agree processes and procedures for our own preparations, and to ensure that, after Brexit:

• There are sufficient supplies of clinical and non-clinical goods, including medicines, to treat patients
• Staff from EU nations are supported following Brexit
• The Trust maintains safe staffing levels for its patients

Medicines

The Government is working closely with the NHS and suppliers to help to ensure medicines and medical products continue to be available for patients.

Travel and Healthcare

General information and guidance on Brexit for EU citizens and their families who reside in the UK can be found below. Pages are updated regularly as more information becomes available.

• Preparing for EU Exit
• Healthcare for UK residents visiting the EU, EEA and Switzerland in the event of a no-deal Brexit for EU citizens and voluntary and community sectors
• Guidance for EU citizens living in the UK and travelling to the EU
• Information for EU nationals travelling to the EU