CCG Configuration


The NHS Commissioning Board Authority has published the proposed configuration, member practices, indicative running costs

What we know so far about the NHS Commissioning Board


The British Medical Association (BMA) has published this briefing to bring together the available facts and draw attention to gaps in knowledge.

Transition of clinical contracts - stabilisation


The Health and Social Care Act requires PCTs to transfer their clinical services contracts or agreements to the new contracting authorities as outlined in this contracts transition letter.

Heatwave plan for England 2012 published


The plan andits accompanying guidance is intended to raise public and professional awareness on how to prepare in case of severe hot weather and potential heatwaves this summer.

Information strategy published


The information strategy for health and social care in England sets out a ten-year framework for transforming information for health and care. It aims to

Draft Bill to modernise adult care and support in England included in Queen’s Speech


The government has announced in the Queen’s speech its plan to publish a draft Care and Support Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny in Parliament, and for wider engagement among the care and support sector.

Leadership and engagement for improvement in the NHS: Together we can


The King’s Fund set up a commission to investigate the future of leadership and management in the NHS. Its report, subtitled No More Heroes, published in May 2011, brought together evidence

Most hospitals pay full admission price for the over 60s


51% of the income hospitals get for admissions that attract a mandatory tariff under Payment by Results (PbR), is from treating the over 60s, according to the Information Centre.
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