NHS Institute's development for commissioners programme provides support for CCGs and uncovers some common concerns The latest sessions from the NHS Institute's development for commissioners programme featured delegate text voting, which went down a storm. Maybe it has something to do with the...
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The fallout between the Care Quality Commission's chair and non-executive director may not be overtly damaging, but affects how it advises others on governance The travails of the Care Quality Commission have lately become a spectator sport and crowds will gather in September for its board meeting...
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While pilot results give grounds for optimism, implementing change on a national scale will provide a tougher challenge A key issue in the continuing debate about care services in England is the need for more integrated care. It is accepted across the political spectrum that for too long, NHS and social...
Council executive members agree in principle to the creation of single organisation to deliver integrated care Health and social care services in North Somerset are set to be merged in an effort to cut duplication and make savings. At the moment, responsibilities for delivering health and social care...
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Local trusts, a council and university set up partnership to improve the quality of health and social care Five NHS trusts, a county council and university have formed a private company to help deliver more integrated health and social care in Essex. Basildon and Thurrock university hospitals , Mid Essex...
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