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 […]

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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 […]

Ed Smith has today been confirmed as Non Executive Director of the NHS Commissioning Board Authority with responsibility for Chairing the Audit Committee. He will take up post today. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: “I am delighted that Ed Smith will join the NHS Commissioning Board and bring his expertise to the table. “As the […]

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Digital systems are the foundation upon which we will build a modern, efficient and responsive health service. Enabling information to flow between care providers within and beyond organisational boundaries, and between care providers and patients, is a key means by which we will achieve a safe, convenient and personalised health and care service. GP IT […]