Orpington Hospital is being put under the microscope as part of a project looking at the future of health care in the town.  South London Healthcare NHS Trust (SLHT) is working with NHS South East London (SEL) and Bromley PCT and GP commissioners to come up with a plan for Orpington's future.

Meanwhile, Orpington MP Jo Johnson welcomed the engagement process on the future of the hospital.  He said: "The uncertainty over the future of the Orpington Hospital site has been hanging over patients and NHS staff for too long.

"My bottom line is that I'm committed to high quality health services delivered locally in Orpington and I look forward to seeing the recommendations for the future of Orpington Hospital from patient groups, NHS staff and clinicians."

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