Specialised commissioning

NHS England’s response to today’s front page story in the Independent

In response to today’s front page story in the Independent, James Palmer, Clinical Director of Specialised Services at NHS England, said: “We are determined to work constructively with patients and to take evidence-based decisions having listened with care to the views of all parties. “It is completely wrong to suggest we are being unduly influenced […]

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NHS England pauses Commissioning through Evaluation project for renal artery denervation

NHS England has paused its plans to introduce an evaluation project for renal artery denervation, a treatment proposed for patients with hypertension which is resistant to other forms of treatment. This means that the treatment remains as not routinely commissioned by the NHS in England. James Palmer, Clinical Director, Specialised Services, said: “On 9 January it […]

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Compact agreement developed between industry and NHS England’s Clinical Reference Groups

A Compact Agreement has been developed by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) and NHS England to ensure effective partnership working between ABPI members and the specialised services Clinical Reference Groups. The Agreement highlights a number of commitments from both parties which will enable them to collaborate and drive the delivery of high […]

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NHS England setting up Industry Reference Group to help develop its five-year strategy for specialised services

NHS England is establishing an Industry Reference Group to help support its work in developing a five-year strategy for specialised services. It is currently seeking representative bodies (i.e. trade associations, not individual companies) from the medical technology, pharmaceutical, bioscience and diagnostic industries to join the group. To find out more, visit our specialised services engagement […]

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Patient and Public Voice Assurance Group for specialised services seeks chair and members

The Patient and Public Voice Assurance Group (PPVAG) is an NHS England committee and is accountable to the NHS England Specialised Commissioning Oversight Group.  PPVAG will help NHS England put the patient and carer perspective at the heart of commissioning, including working together on plans, advising, and offering constructive challenge. NHS England is seeking a […]

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Change proposals for specialised services invited

NHS England as the commissioner of specialised services is currently developing a five year vision and strategy for the commissioning of specialised services. We are keen to involve as many people as possible in this work and are doing this in a number of ways including a series of engagement events to develop the overarching […]

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NHS England to strengthen the patient voice on four clinical reference groups

NHS England is recruiting additional patient and carer members to four of its influential Clinical Reference Groups (CRGs). An additional four representatives are being sought for each of the following CRGs: Congenital Heart Services CRG Neurosciences CRG Chemotherapy CRG PET-CT CRG The 75 specialised services CRGs are the primary source of clinical advice on the […]

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NHS England welcomes UK Strategy for Rare Diseases

NHS England today welcomes the publication by the Department of Health of the UK Strategy for Rare Diseases. NHS England is now working with Rare Disease UK and the Specialised Healthcare Alliance to develop the Mission and Vision of the strategy for England. Input from stakeholders will be invited at scoping and engagement events throughout […]

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