Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust continues to act as the Prime Provider as contracted by the Integrated Care Board, Kent and Medway ("ICBKM"). In order to deliver elective planned care within the NHS Constitution's RTT pathway the Head Provider will need to partner with the Independent Healthcare Sector.

The service is for residents of West Kent who are registered with a general practice within the geographical area. Patients are referred by their GP to have access to treatment of their condition. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust shall triage elective planned care patients and refer on to the independent sector provider for treatment.