We have now received a 3rd impact statement from SH. It is confirmed that SH intend to contract out dietetic services for the patients relocated to Chestnut Gardens (Doveton) to an external company.  We note that this is the only part of the service that appears to have been selected for contracting out.  The hours allocated to the nursing home are only 4 hrs pw. No explanation is provided for this alteration. MSAV is opposed to the contracting out of clinical services and believe this is against government policy. Dietitians interested in the 4 hours allocated at SH Doveton please contact MSAV.