The functions of a GP commissioning consortia: a working document, describes the proposed statutory functions of GP consortia. The document has been developed in partnership with the RCGP, NHS Alliance, National Association of Primary Care, Family Doctor Association and PCT network of the NHS Confederation.
This has been produced in response to requests from GPs and others involved in the development of consortia.
The document sets out:
- the proposed key statutory duties of consortia (the 'must dos')
- the proposed key statutory powers (the things consortia have the freedom to do, if they wish, to help meet these duties)
- illustrative examples of what this could look like in the future
The document is not intended to be a substitute for the Health and Social Care Bill, but a helpful summary to which GPs and emerging consortia can refer. The illustrative examples will evolve over the coming months to reflect the ideas and learning drawn from pathfinders.
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MPs question Andrew Lansley further about reforms to NHS Commissioning
At the close of its inquiry into further issues related to the reform of NHS Commissioning, the committee will question the Secretary of State.
The session will focus on various facets of the Health and Social Care Bill including transition arrangements during the establishment of GP commissioning consortia, operating arrangements and accountability mechanisms for consortia, new system architecture such as the NHS Commissioning Board, market regulation and competition under future procurement models.
Witnesses
Committee Room 8, Main Committee Corridor, House of Commons.
At 2.30 pm
Further Information
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