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An alternative guide to the new NHS in England
Good health outcomes are a priority for the NHS West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group. Suffolk County Council’s public health team has an integral advisory role in ensuring that healthcare services commissioned by the CCG deliver improved health and reduce the levels of health inequality in west Suffolk.
Local information – Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)
Made up of local GPs, nurses and other professionals are responsible for commissioning services for local communities:
Clinical Commissioning Group
Clinical Commissioning Group
SPACE
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 Health 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.
