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As part of the changes to the NHS brought about by the Health and Social Care Act 2012, Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) and Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs) ceased to exist on 31 March 2013. Their responsibilities were taken over by Clinical Commissioning Groups and the NHS Trust Development Authority.
For more details please see www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/06/act-explained/ or click on the links below:
NHS Commissioning Board - At the heart of the new health and care system making sure that NHS services deliver the best possible care for patients. Department of Health - Sets objectives and budgets and holds the system to account on behalf of the Secretary of State. Trust Development Authority - Supporting NHS trusts to secure sustainable, high quality services for the patients and communities it serves. Public Heath England - Provides public health leadership and expertise, and works to improve the nation’s health and wellbeing, and to reduce health inequalities. Health Education England - Responsible for the education, training and development of the healthcare workforce. NHS Choices - Provides information on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living. |
Local informationClinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)Made up of local GPs, nurses and other professionals are responsible for commissioning services for local communities: Commissioning Support Units (CSUs)Provide professional advice and support to CCGs and other customers. |
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