Will there be specific requirements or naming restrictions for A&Es?
The Healthcare Services Act 2020 (HCSA) FAQs, Naming Restriction
To prevent misperception of capabilities, Acute Hospitals that are not approved to provide Emergency Department Service as a Specified Service will not be allowed to use the terms “A&E”, “Accident and Emergency Department”, “Emergency Department” or any other terms to convey the impression that the licensee provides any Emergency Department Service
Acute Hospitals that are not approved to provide Emergency Department Service as a Specified Service will also not be allowed to use the term “General Hospital” in their name
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