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 […]
The first public board meeting will take place on Friday 9 December 2011 from 3 to 4.30pm in Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE. Board papers View the agenda and board papers Please note that copies of the agenda and papers will not be available at the meeting. Please print these out and bring […]
The NHS Commissioning Board Special Health Authority will hold its first public board meeting on Friday 9th December 2011. The public meeting will be held in Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE, from 3 to 4.30pm. Members of the public are asked to arrive at Quarry House reception from 2.30pm where you will be […]
The NHS Commissioning Board Special Health Authority is engaging with key stakeholders to develop emerging proposals for the Commissioning Outcomes Framework. This will drive local improvements in the quality of NHS services for patients. Clinical Commissioning Groups, patient and professional organisations are looking at the Board Authority’s proposals for how the Framework can be used […]