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Achieving genuine collaboration between organisations is difficult. It requires leadership and compromise - however integration is essential to the lasting sustainability of local health economies, Our expert team combines deep industry knowledge with strategic insights to ensure seamless transitions that enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Our comprehensive approach includes:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Strategic Planning: We work closely with stakeholders to develop a clear vision for integration, ensuring alignment with long-term organisational goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>SOC, FBC and PTIP: We work with Trusts to produce business cases and integration plans which meet the needs of Boards, Governors, Regulators and other stakeholders.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Risk Management: Identifying potential challenges early in the process allows us to implement effective risk mitigation strategies, safeguarding against disruptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Regulatory Compliance: Navigating the regulatory landscape is crucial. Our team ensures all necessary approvals are secured, maintaining compliance throughout the integration journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Cultural Integration: Merging organisational cultures requires sensitivity and expertise. We facilitate workshops and training sessions to foster a unified, collaborative environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Seagry's proven track record in successful NHS mergers and integrations positions us as the preferred partner for healthcare organizations aiming to deliver mergers and integrations quickly and successfully whilst managing the risks.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>",null,[],"cmlrvo026000k786866mwil76","cmlrvnnbg00067868s8pbj7fk",100,2,"2026-02-17T08:01:41.55Z","2026-04-30T09:10:21.931+00:00",{"id":52,"path":59,"filename":60,"mimeType":61,"alt":50,"folderId":62,"createdAt":63},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1771409813838-3-collaboration_15683456dc.jpg","1771409813838-3-collaboration_15683456dc.jpg","image\u002Fjpeg","cmlprbljv00178mmxdf2civ9w","2026-02-18T10:16:53.839Z",{"id":53,"path":65,"filename":66,"mimeType":61,"alt":50,"folderId":67,"createdAt":68},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1771409797323-1-collaboration-banner.jpg","1771409797323-1-collaboration-banner.jpg","cmlpramrm00018mmxay52fnlj","2026-02-18T10:16:37.324Z",[70],{"id":71,"serviceId":45,"title":72,"tagline":73,"description":50,"imageId":74,"url":75,"show":17,"sortOrder":76,"headingColor":77,"taglineColor":77,"ctaLabel":78,"hoverBgColor":79,"imageOpacity":80,"bannerGradientIntensity":81,"createdAt":82,"updatedAt":83,"media":84,"image":90},"cmmoxfmi4000kj8lqq0zu1vf9","Why merge when you can collaborate?","Collaboration is essential to improving patient care, innovation, resource utilisation, efficiency and more.","cmmoxe8t8000hj8lqp7elvpc5","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fpulse\u002Fwhy-merge-when-you-can-collaborate-seagryconsultancyltd-ctgde\u002F",10,"#10188e","Read our LinkedIn Article...","#1a4cc1",50,15,"2026-03-13T13:22:46.06Z","2026-03-13T13:25:08.601Z",{"id":74,"path":85,"filename":86,"mimeType":87,"alt":50,"folderId":88,"createdAt":89},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1773408101645-0-Merge-Collab.png","1773408101645-0-Merge-Collab.png","image\u002Fpng","cmmbtrgpg000210b7ga03r28d","2026-03-13T13:21:41.66Z",{"id":74,"path":85,"filename":86,"mimeType":87,"alt":50,"folderId":88,"createdAt":89},[92,117,140,162,184,205,224,243,268,288,307,325],{"id":93,"slug":94,"title":95,"summary":96,"description":97,"client":98,"category":99,"tags":100,"details":104,"services":108,"engagementDate":109,"imageId":110,"sortOrder":111,"createdAt":112,"updatedAt":113,"seo":50,"image":114},"cmls38pp4000xi5wuc43k7bqr","merger-strategic-and-business-case-development","Merger Support","Seagry supported the creation of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT, which was formed through integration of Southern Healthcare NHS FT with Solent NHS FT,  together with the transfer of me...","\u003Cp>Seagry supported the creation of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT, which was formed through integration of Southern Healthcare NHS FT with Solent NHS FT, together with the transfer of mental health services from Isle of Wight NHS Trust and the transfer of CAHMS services from Sussex Partnership NHS FT. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seagry supported NHS colleagues throughout the life of the programme, from the preparation of the Strategic Case through to Ministerial approval and the formation of the new organisation. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Our support included the following:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Development of the programme strategy, design and implementation of programme management and governance arrangements, preparation of workstream scopes and assessment of capacity and capability required for programme delivery\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Preparation of the Strategic Case, Full Business Case, Patients Benefits Case and Post Transaction integration Plan\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Support for the integration workstreams preparing the detailed integration plans\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Strategic advice for the Boards of all organisation\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Supporting engagement with system partners, NHS England and all other critical stakeholders. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The merger of Southern Healthcare and Solent successfully took place on 1 October 2024, resulting in the creation of the largest provider of mental health services in England.\u003C\u002Fp>","Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT","strategy | transformation | technology | consulting | governance",[101,102,103],"Merger","Strategic Case","Business Case",{"team":105,"client":98,"outcome":106,"duration":107},"3 Associates","Strategic and Business Case Delivered, Merger Mobilised, Post Transaction Integration Plan Delivered, Integration Planning and Support Delivered","3 Months",[46],"2023-04-01T00:00:00Z","cmls21tdf0050bkw4ws6ong2y",16,"2026-02-18T13:48:57.496Z","2026-03-09T11:15:06.119Z",{"id":110,"path":115,"filename":116,"alt":50},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1771420536048-17-hampshire.png","1771420536048-17-hampshire.png",{"id":118,"slug":119,"title":95,"summary":120,"description":121,"client":122,"category":123,"tags":124,"details":128,"services":131,"engagementDate":132,"imageId":133,"sortOrder":134,"createdAt":135,"updatedAt":136,"seo":50,"image":137},"cmls38pop0001i5wumep77wor","somerset-nhs-fts-merger-with-yeovil-district-hospital-nhs-ft","In partnership with Deloitte, Seagry provided ‘critical friend’ advice in respect of the development of the Business Case and Integration Plan for the proposed merger of Somerset NHS FT with Yeovil Di...","\u003Cp>In partnership with Deloitte, Seagry provided ‘critical friend’ advice in respect of the development of the Business Case and Integration Plan for the proposed merger of Somerset NHS FT with Yeovil District Hospitals NHS FT, which was one of the first NHS transactions to be delivered under the new Transactions Guidance. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The merger resulted in a single provider for NHS acute, community and mental health services for the Somerset ICS. Our role included providing strategic advice to the Board of both organisations, supporting the Trusts’ teams to undertake due diligence, and reviewing the Business Case and Integration Plan, including the financial forecasts for the merged organisation.\u003C\u002Fp>","Somerset NHS FT","Mergers & Acquisitions",[125,126,127],"Trust Merger","Deloitte","M&A",{"team":105,"client":122,"outcome":129,"duration":130},"Business Case and Integration Plan Delivered, Strategic and Financial Advice Delivered to Boards of both Trusts","2 Months",[46],"2022-09-01T00:00:00Z","cmls21tfg005sbkw4n6z8hemd",0,"2026-02-18T13:48:57.482Z","2026-03-09T10:55:08.245Z",{"id":133,"path":138,"filename":139,"alt":50},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1771420536122-31-mus-yeo.png","1771420536122-31-mus-yeo.png",{"id":141,"slug":142,"title":143,"summary":144,"description":145,"client":146,"category":99,"tags":147,"details":149,"services":152,"engagementDate":154,"imageId":155,"sortOrder":156,"createdAt":157,"updatedAt":158,"seo":50,"image":159},"cmls38pov000di5wurzpwh0xg","commercial-strategy","Commercial Strategy","GSTT asked Seagry to support the Trust to develop a strategy for Private Patient Services which took account of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent merger of GSTT with the Royal Brompt...","\u003Cp>GSTT asked Seagry to support the Trust to develop a strategy for Private Patient Services which took account of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the merger of GSTT with the Royal Brompton Hospitals NHS FT. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seagry combined an analysis of relevant Trust data with structured interviews with senior GSTT colleagues and relevant market analysis in order to establish the potential for the growth of services, and the potential constraints to achieving that growth, including an assessment of existing capacity. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seagry prepared a concise, articulate and credible commercial strategy document which is supporting the Trust Board of GSTT to determine the future direction of Private Patient Services for the organisation.\u003C\u002Fp>","Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust",[143,148],"Private Patient Services",{"team":150,"client":146,"outcome":151,"duration":130},"2 Associates","Commercial Strategy Strenghtened and Delivered",[46,153],"capital-revenue-investments","2022-01-01T00:00:00Z","cmls21tek005gbkw4nij4u5gp",6,"2026-02-18T13:48:57.488Z","2026-03-10T16:12:49.309Z",{"id":155,"path":160,"filename":161,"alt":50},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1771420536090-25-guys.png","1771420536090-25-guys.png",{"id":163,"slug":164,"title":165,"summary":166,"description":167,"client":168,"category":99,"tags":169,"details":172,"services":174,"engagementDate":177,"imageId":178,"sortOrder":55,"createdAt":179,"updatedAt":180,"seo":50,"image":181},"cmls38pos0005i5wu2dzv9gwv","elective-recovery-programme","Elective Recovery Programme Support","Seagry supported UHP to deliver its Elective Recovery Programme, with the objective of reducing waiting lists and improving patient care.","\u003Cp>Seagry supported UHP to deliver its Elective Recovery Programme, with the objective of reducing waiting lists and improving patient care. Our support included designing and delivering the programme management and programme governance arrangements, developing the detailed workforce and staffing model requirements for the individual projects which made up the programme, and preparing Business Cases for a range of capital investments, including for three new orthopaedic theatres, modular wards and an endoscopy suite. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Our support allowed UHP to deliver the projects at pace, with a measurable impact on waiting lists and patient care.\u003C\u002Fp>","University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust",[170,171],"Elective Recovery","Wait List Reduction",{"team":105,"client":168,"outcome":173,"duration":130},"Elective Recovery Programme Accelerated, Govenernance and Financial Controls Strengthened, Essential Infrastructure Delivered",[46,175,176],"digital-transformation","analytics-financial-modelling","2021-12-01T00:00:00Z","cmls21tbk0044bkw43mks24os","2026-02-18T13:48:57.485Z","2026-03-09T10:55:44.003Z",{"id":178,"path":182,"filename":183,"alt":50},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1771420535979-1-uhp3.png","1771420535979-1-uhp3.png",{"id":185,"slug":186,"title":187,"summary":188,"description":189,"client":190,"category":99,"tags":191,"details":195,"services":197,"engagementDate":198,"imageId":199,"sortOrder":76,"createdAt":200,"updatedAt":201,"seo":50,"image":202},"cmls38poy000li5wuom0a7ygj","mental-health-lead-provider-programme","Mental Health Lead Provider Programme Support","Seagry supported BCHFT to deliver the Mental Health Lead Provider Programme. The purpose of the programme is to establish BCHFT as the Lead Provider for Mental Health Services for the majority of the ...","Seagry supported BCHFT to deliver the Mental Health Lead Provider Programme. The purpose of the programme is to establish BCHFT as the Lead Provider for Mental Health Services for the majority of the Black Country footprint. Seagry supported the development of the necessary contractual, financial and governance arrangements requred to deliver the Lead Provider framework.","Black Country Healthcare NHS FT",[192,193,194],"Mental Health","Lead Provider","Strategic Advisory",{"team":150,"client":190,"outcome":196,"duration":130},"Mental Health Lead Provider Programme Delivered",[46],"2021-01-01T00:00:00Z","cmls21ted005cbkw4cz1j6a29","2026-02-18T13:48:57.491Z","2026-03-09T11:17:05.089Z",{"id":199,"path":203,"filename":204,"alt":50},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1771420536082-23-blackcountry.jpg","1771420536082-23-blackcountry.jpg",{"id":206,"slug":207,"title":95,"summary":208,"description":209,"client":210,"category":99,"tags":211,"details":212,"services":215,"engagementDate":216,"imageId":217,"sortOrder":218,"createdAt":219,"updatedAt":220,"seo":50,"image":221},"cmls38pp1000ri5wusjsrwqeo","guys-and-st-thomass-nhs-fts-merger-with-the-royal-brompton-and-harfield-nhs-ft","Seagry supported the development of the Strategic Case and the Business Case for the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS FT’s merger with Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS FT, which successfully took place on 1 ...","\u003Cp>Seagry supported the development of the Strategic Case and the Business Case for the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS FT’s merger with Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS FT, which successfully took place on 1 February 2021. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>We supported the mobilisation of the programme, including designing the PMO and the scope of workstreams, and subsequently supported the drafting of the Strategic Case, the Business Case and the Post Transaction Integration Plan. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In addition, we supported the Trusts’ teams to develop integration plans designed to ensure a safe transfer on Day 1, and the rapid delivery of benefits thereafter.\u003C\u002Fp>","Guy's & St Thomas' NHS FT & Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS FT",[101,102,103],{"team":105,"client":213,"outcome":106,"duration":214},"Royal Brompton and Harfield NHS FT","6 Months",[46],"2020-09-01T00:00:00Z","cmls21te50056bkw46uodxlnb",13,"2026-02-18T13:48:57.493Z","2026-03-09T10:57:05.454Z",{"id":217,"path":222,"filename":223,"alt":50},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1771420536063-20-brompton.png","1771420536063-20-brompton.png",{"id":225,"slug":226,"title":227,"summary":228,"description":229,"client":168,"category":99,"tags":230,"details":232,"services":234,"engagementDate":235,"imageId":236,"sortOrder":237,"createdAt":238,"updatedAt":239,"seo":50,"image":240},"cmls38pox000hi5wun79jh284","integrated-care-programme-for-western-devon","Western Devon Integrated Care Programme","Seagry supported UHP to deliver the Integrated Care Programme for Western Devon. As Lead Provider, the Trust is collaborating with Livewell Southwest CIC in order to deliver community health services ...","\u003Cp>Seagry supported UHP to deliver the Integrated Care Programme for Western Devon. As Lead Provider, the Trust is collaborating with Livewell Southwest CIC in order to deliver community health services for adults with complex needs in the West of Devon, and mental health services, learning disability services and social care for adults in Plymouth. Livewell will continue as the provider of the services, with the Trust contracting with the CCG as Lead Provider. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Our support included developing and delivering the Business Case and Transition Plans, leading the PMO, preparing the financial model, providing strategic advice to the Trust Board, and supporting the Trust to engage with key stakeholders, including the ICB and NHSE. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Further services have included the delivery of detailed financial due diligence and the development of a granular financial model to support agreement of appropriate financial arrangements, and to provide appropriate assurance to the Trust Board.\u003C\u002Fp>",[193,231],"Integrated Care Programme",{"team":150,"client":168,"outcome":233,"duration":130},"Integrated Care Programme for Western Devon Delivered",[46],"2020-08-01T00:00:00Z","cmls21tf8005obkw4vwtn04jr",8,"2026-02-18T13:48:57.489Z","2026-03-09T13:50:58.847Z",{"id":236,"path":241,"filename":242,"alt":50},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1771420536105-29-uhp2.png","1771420536105-29-uhp2.png",{"id":244,"slug":245,"title":246,"summary":247,"description":248,"client":249,"category":250,"tags":251,"details":254,"services":258,"engagementDate":260,"imageId":261,"sortOrder":262,"createdAt":263,"updatedAt":264,"seo":50,"image":265},"cmls38por0003i5wu4sj7zv2i","financial-strategic-advisory-service","Financial & Strategic Advice","Seagry provided financial and strategic advisory services to Yeovil District Hospital NHS FT, supporting the Trust’s Board to engage with system partners in the development of transformation plans des...","\u003Cp>Seagry provided financial and strategic advisory services to Yeovil District Hospital NHS FT, supporting the Trust’s Board to engage with system partners in the development of transformation plans designed to deliver on the objectives of the Long Term Plan, as well as supporting the finance function to provide high quality information and analysis to the Trust Board and the wider organisation. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Michael has made a outstanding contribution during his time with us, providing excellent leadership for YDH’s finance team, supporting our Board to develop the Trust’s short and medium Term strategy, and helping the Trust to collaborate effectively with our system partners. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Michael made an immediate impact on arrival, successfully landing the year end process and our Annual Plan submission, then improving the effectiveness of the Trust’s monthly financial reporting, as well as effectively engaging with our system partners and regulators. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Michael’s ability to contribute is based on his significant experience and technical expertise, but it is the combination of his ability to think strategically and his engaging style which has made him an invaluable member of the team”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jonathan Higman, Chief Executive, Yeovil District Hospital NHS FT\u003C\u002Fp>","Yeovil District Hospital NHS FT","Strategy  |  Finance",[252,253],"Strategy","Financial improvement",{"team":255,"client":249,"outcome":256,"duration":257},"1 Associate","Financial and Strategic Advisory Services Delivered, Financial Position Strengthened,","1 Month",[46,259],"financial-review-improvement","2020-01-01T00:00:00Z","cmls21tfk005ubkw4qos421ip",1,"2026-02-18T13:48:57.484Z","2026-03-09T10:58:20.204Z",{"id":261,"path":266,"filename":267,"alt":50},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1771420536125-32-yeovil.png","1771420536125-32-yeovil.png",{"id":269,"slug":270,"title":271,"summary":272,"description":273,"client":190,"category":99,"tags":274,"details":276,"services":279,"engagementDate":280,"imageId":281,"sortOrder":282,"createdAt":283,"updatedAt":284,"seo":50,"image":285},"cmls38pp2000ti5wugls87tyk","merger-integration-planning-and-support","Merger support","Seagry played a key role in supporting the integration of Black Country Partnership NHS FT and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, which was successfully achieved on 1 April 2020. ...","\u003Cp>Seagry played a key role in supporting the integration of Black Country Partnership NHS FT and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, which was successfully achieved on 1 April 2020. Seagry supported the Trusts to develop the Business Case and the Integration Plan for the merger of the two organisations, and provided strategic, financial and technical advice to the Boards of both Trusts throughout the process. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The transaction was relatively unusual in that it was implemented through a commercial business transfer, rather than a statutory transfer, which allowed for the Dudley and Walsall Mental Health NHS Trust legacy entity to remain in existence, and become the Dudley Integrated Healthcare Trust, an integrated care provider which will deliver the Black Country system’s vision for a Multi-specialty Community Provider. Seagry played a key role in supporting the integration of the two Trusts, which was successfully achieved on 1 April 2020. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seagry supported the Trusts to develop the Business Case and the Integration Plan for the merger of the two organisations, and provided strategic, financial and technical advice to the Boards of both Trusts throughout the process. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The transaction was relatively unusual in that it was implemented through a commercial business transfer, rather than a statutory transfer, which allowed for the Dudley and Walsall Mental Health NHS Trust legacy entity to remain in existence, and become the Dudley Integrated Healthcare Trust, an integrated care provider which will deliver the Black Country system’s vision for a Multi-specialty Community Provider.\u003C\u002Fp>",[101,275,194],"Integration Planning",{"team":150,"client":190,"outcome":277,"duration":278},"Integration Planning and Support Delivered, Business Case and Integration Plan Delivered, Strategic and Financial Advice Delivered to Boards of both Trusts","1 Month + 2 Months",[46],"2019-10-01T00:00:00Z","cmls21td4004wbkw4bbpseotk",14,"2026-02-18T13:48:57.494Z","2026-03-09T11:00:10.513Z",{"id":281,"path":286,"filename":287,"alt":50},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1771420536037-15-blackicb.png","1771420536037-15-blackicb.png",{"id":289,"slug":290,"title":95,"summary":291,"description":292,"client":293,"category":99,"tags":294,"details":296,"services":299,"engagementDate":300,"imageId":301,"sortOrder":302,"createdAt":179,"updatedAt":303,"seo":50,"image":304},"cmls38pot0007i5wuk4xjhnr6","luton-and-dunstable-university-hospitals-nhs-fts-merger-with-bedford-hospital-nhs-trust","Working in partnership with Ernst & Young LLP, Seagry led the Reporting Accountant working capital assessment of the integration of Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS FT with Bedford Hospital...","\u003Cp>Working in partnership with Ernst & Young LLP, Seagry led the Reporting Accountant working capital assessment of the integration of Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS FT with Bedford Hospital NHS Trust. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The transaction was successfully completed on 1 April 2020, leading to the formation of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\">\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seagry undertook a detailed analysis of the financial forecasts for the combined organisation, applying sensitivity testing to key assumptions, and concluding with a concise deliverable of insightful observations and practical recommendations.\u003C\u002Fp>","Luton and Dunstable University Hospitals NHS FT",[295,101],"Ernst & Young LLP",{"team":150,"client":297,"outcome":298,"duration":130},"Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT","Reporting Accountant Working Capital Assessment Delivered, Insights and Recommendations Delivered, Governance and Assurance Strengthened",[46],"2019-09-01T00:00:00Z","cmls21tew005mbkw47dulacoa",3,"2026-03-09T11:00:59.436Z",{"id":301,"path":305,"filename":306,"alt":50},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1771420536100-28-bedford.png","1771420536100-28-bedford.png",{"id":308,"slug":309,"title":95,"summary":310,"description":311,"client":312,"category":99,"tags":313,"details":315,"services":319,"engagementDate":320,"imageId":133,"sortOrder":321,"createdAt":322,"updatedAt":323,"seo":50,"image":324},"cmls38pov000bi5wujmjpze01","merger-business-case-and-integration-plan","Seagry supported the development of the Business Case and Integration Plan for the merger of the two organisations. As well as developing these documents, Seagry provided strategic advice in respect o...","Seagry supported the development of the Business Case and Integration Plan for the merger of the two organisations. As well as developing these documents, Seagry provided strategic advice in respect of governance arrangements, stakeholder management, programme management and the regulatory process.","Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust and Somerset Partnership NHS FT",[101,103,314],"Integration Plan",{"team":316,"client":312,"outcome":317,"duration":318},"5 Associates","Merger Business Case and Integration Plan Delivered, Merger Mobilised, Post Transaction Integration Plan Delivered, Integration Planning and Support Delivered","4 Months",[46],"2019-07-01T00:00:00Z",5,"2026-02-18T13:48:57.487Z","2026-03-09T11:01:15.318Z",{"id":133,"path":138,"filename":139,"alt":50},{"id":326,"slug":327,"title":95,"summary":328,"description":329,"client":330,"category":99,"tags":331,"details":334,"services":336,"engagementDate":337,"imageId":338,"sortOrder":81,"createdAt":339,"updatedAt":340,"seo":50,"image":341},"cmls38pp3000vi5wu44qhwvrv","reporting-accountant-working-capital-assessment","Working in partnership with Ernst & Young LLP, Seagry led the Reporting Accountant working capital assessment of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS FT’s acquisition of the Wigan Borough community servi...","Working in partnership with Ernst & Young LLP, Seagry led the Reporting Accountant working capital assessment of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS FT’s acquisition of the Wigan Borough community services. Seagry undertook a detailed analysis of the financial forecasts for the combined organisation, applying sensitivity testing to key assumptions, and concluded with a concise deliverable of insightful observations and practical recommendations.","Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS FT",[332,333],"Reporting Accountant","Working Capital Assessment",{"team":255,"client":330,"outcome":335,"duration":130},"Reporting Accountant Working Capital Assessment Delivered, Insights and Recommendations Delivered",[46],"2019-02-01T00:00:00Z","cmls21tdl0052bkw49ytivcnc","2026-02-18T13:48:57.495Z","2026-03-09T11:01:36.711Z",{"id":338,"path":342,"filename":343,"alt":50},"\u002Fapi\u002Fuploads\u002F1771420536052-18-wigan.png","1771420536052-18-wigan.png",{"title":47,"description":345,"canonical":346,"robots":347,"openGraph":348,"twitter":356},"Mergers and integrations to achieve sustainability At Seagry, we specialize in guiding healthcare organisations through the complex process of NHS mergers and integrations. 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