Tagged: consultation
Launch of direct payments for healthcare consultation
One way of managing a personal health budget is a direct payment for healthcare, where money is given directly to an individual for the management of their NHS care. They are currently only lawful within pilot sites. The Government’s intention is to roll … Read more → – Launch of direct payments for healthcare consultation
New specialised commissioning draft service specifications and a clinical policy added to the consultation
The NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB) has added seven new draft service specifications and a further clinical policy for specialised commissioning to its consultation. The consultation period for these new additions will run from 11 January to 22 February 2013. … Read more → – New specialised commissioning draft service specifications and a clinical policy added to the consultation
Department of Health’s response to the consultation regarding local authority health scrutiny
The Department of Health’s response to the consultation on local authority health scrutiny is now available. The report provides an overview and analysis of the responses received, the Department’s comments and the action the Department intends to take to address … Read more → – Department of Health’s response to the consultation regarding local authority health scrutiny
NHS Commissioning Board consults on specialised services
All patients requiring treatment from a specialised service, are to have access to the same standard of service and the same clinical policy wherever they live. The nature and extent of this specialised care are subject to a consultation, launched … Read more → – NHS Commissioning Board consults on specialised services
Consultation on the NHS Constitution launched today
The Department of Health (DH) has set out proposals to strengthen the NHS Constitution for public consultation today, with the NHS, patients and public all being asked to take part. The main changes proposed cover: a new responsibility for staff … Read more → – Consultation on the NHS Constitution launched today
Continuity of services: Consultation workshops for commissioners
Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) are being invited to attend one of a series of consultation workshops, hosted by Monitor, on the guidance for continuity of services. CCGs will have a central and statutory role to play in ensuring the continuity … Read more → – Continuity of services: Consultation workshops for commissioners
Commissioning Outcomes Framework consultation
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched its first consultation on potential indicators for the proposed 2013/14 Commissioning Outcomes Framework (COF). Comments are invited on 120 indicators, which cover a broad range of topics, including mental … Read more → – Commissioning Outcomes Framework consultation
