Watch Sir David Nicholson talking to NHS staff about recommendations for the structure of the future NHS Commissioning Board and a clear vision for new ways of working, subject to the passage of the Bill. There are two ways to watch this video:  you can view it on YouTube or download the Windows Media Player format […]

The Department of Health and the NHS Commissioning Board Authority have jointly signed a framework agreement that sets out the relationship between the two organisations. The agreement covers roles and responsibilities and lines of accountability, and describes how the Department and the Authority will work together. Read the framework agreement between the Department of Health […]

The next public board meeting will take place on Thursday 2 February 2012 from 10.30am to 12pm in Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE. If you are planning to attend, please register your interest as places are limited.  Please contact Geraldine McCarry at geraldine.mccarry@nhs.net or call on 0113 254 6522. We will be piloting […]

A report has been published today which assesses the impact of the NHS  Commissioning Board Special Health Authority’s functions on equality. Originally commissioned by the Department of Health’s Transition Programme, this equality analysis examines the limited functions of the Authority, recommending actions to ensure that it is compliant with the Equality Act 2010 and meets […]

The Authority is required by its Standing Orders to maintain a publically available Register of Members’ Interests. The Register contains, as they become available, the Declarations of Interest made by Board members. Read Bruce Keogh’s declaration of interest Read Ed Smith’s declaration of interest Read Malcolm Grant’s declaration of interest Read Paul Taylor’s declaration of […]

These documents have been produced for patients, clinicians, staff and the public. They set out the initial thinking on how the new commissioning system could work and the NHS Commissioning Board’s role within that system. Developing the NHS Commissioning Board (published July 2011) Developing the NHS Commissioning Board: Update (published October 2011) The above documents […]

This question and answers document attempts to ask and answer some of the more frequently asked questions about the special health authority. Questions and answers Comments on this page are now closed.

Ciarán Devane has been confirmed as Non Executive Director of the NHS Commissioning Board Authority. He will take up post on 1 January 2012. As Chief Exective of Macmillian Cancer Support, Ciarán has a very strong healthcare background plus extensive senior level management experience. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: “Ciarán Devane has a strong track […]

Watch the video below to see the introduction to the first meeting of the NHS Commissioning Board: Board papers View the agenda and board papers Comments on this page are now closed. 

Today the NHS Commissioning Board Special Health Authority has appointed Professor Sir Bruce Keogh as its designate National Medical Director. Professor Malcolm Grant, Chair of the special health authority, made the announcement at its first board meeting. Welcoming the appointment, Malcolm said: “I am delighted that Sir Bruce has been confirmed today as designate national […]