New arrangements for providing high quality commissioning support services are being put in place across Surrey and Sussex following a process led by local clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) to choose an alternative commissioning support provider. Three commissioning support units will be taking on the services for 9 CCGs: NHS Kent and Medway Commissioning Support Unit […]
NHS England has published new information for commissioners on European cross border healthcare. The document sets out the associated roles and responsibilities of NHS England, CCGs and CSUs and summarises the requirements of the EU Directive on cross border healthcare, which becomes UK law in October 2013. EU cross border healthcare: information for commissioners (July […]
NHS England is delighted to report significant progress in the first post-authorisation review of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) which had conditions and directions placed on them. The hard work of the CCGs working with NHS England has proved so successful that a further 46 CCGs have fully discharged their conditions and directions, meaning they’ve satisfied […]
NHS England and NHS Clinical Commissioners (NHSCC), as the independent collective voice of clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) and its representative body, have been working together to co-produce ways of working that support CCGs and NHS England. The ways of working flow from NHS England’s vision and purpose and are integral to the way NHS England […]
NHS England today announced its roadmap for supporting the development of high quality, cost effective support services for NHS commissioners. ‘Towards commissioning excellence: a strategy for commissioning support services’ sets out the building blocks for developing a vibrant market that enables Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and other commissioners to choose from best-in-class providers from the […]
Thousands of victims of sex assault and rape in Britain every year are to get improved care and support under a new scheme being launched by NHS England. Working with the police, crime commissioners, local authorities and public health and community safety groups, NHS England will support commissioners in delivering services that secure the best […]
The Interim CCG Assurance Framework for 2013/14 (this document is no longer available here but can be found on the National Archives website) published today will help NHS England, patients and the public identify how well Clinical Commissioning Groups are performing in their role as the commissioners of local health services. CCGs are accountable to […]
NHS England has published a number of interim generic policies, ensuring fair and consistent decision-making across its direct commissioning function. The 14 policies cover all aspects of NHS England’s direct commissioning responsibilities including specialised services, primary care, screening, military and offender health. The policies, agreed by the Clinical Priorities Advisory Group (CPAG), set out NHS […]
Care Homes – Never Events For the attention of commissioners of Care Homes: Action is required to ensure that new and varied commissioning contracts include the Never Events applicable to Care Homes. Commissioners should read the alert (document is available via our archived website) and take the appropriate action in respect of their Care Homes […]
Robert Garner has been announced as interim Managing Director. Robert is a very experienced Managing Director who has been leading the Norfolk and Waveney CSU for some time. He will be meeting with Clinical Commissioning Group Accountable Officers as soon as possible to explore solutions that deliver the very best commissioning support services and ensure […]