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The vision for world class commissioning

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The vision for world class commissioning outlines what it means to be world class commissioners and how world class commissioning will impact population health and well-being.  

It is a shared vision, which has been developed jointly by DH and wider health and care community.  It will be delivered by the NHS at a local level.

In summary:

World class commissioning will deliver better health and well-being for all:

  • People will live healthier and longer lives
  • Health inequalities will be dramatically reduced.

It will deliver better care for all:

  • Services will be evidence-based and of the best quality
  • People will have choice and control over the services that they use, so they become more personalised.

It will deliver better value for all:

  • Investment decisions will be made in an informed and considered way, ensuring that improvements are delivered within available resources
  • PCTs will work with others to optimise effective care.

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World class commissioning videos

Interviews with Mark Britnell, Director General of Commissioning and System Management, and staff.

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