In keeping with our open and honest values, we will publish links to the Path to Excellence Phase Two key documents and reports on this page for easy access and to help you find out more about this work. Please check the site for new updates as we will add more information as it becomes available.

Information about Phase Two

July 2018: The programme has published an issues document that you can read called Case for Change. There is also a summary Case for Change document and a presentation.

Updated information about Phase Two

February 2019: The programme has published an Updated Draft Case for Change outlining the future ambitions for NHS hospital care, has now been published and includes the early thinking and potential ‘working ideas’ so far, which have been developed by hospital staff, on ways to solve the challenges being faced.

April 2019: Communications and engagement strategy for phase two

This document is an updated strategy based upon an
outline strategy developed and shared in November
2017 with the Stakeholder panel.  It has been developed further after endorsement and input from Path to Excellence NHS South Tyneside and Sunderland partners from the trust and clinical commissioning groups, stakeholder advisory panel and Healthwatch organisations.

It will continue to be updated as progress is made
towards formal consultation which is expected later in 2020.

Clear tactical communications and engagement action plans underpin key elements of this strategy.