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The NHS Commissioning Board Special Health Authority, established on 31 October 2011, plays a key role in the Government’s vision to modernise the health service and secure the best possible outcomes for patients. Its role is to make all the necessary preparations for the successful establishment of the NHS Commissioning Board. In the meantime, all current NHS planning and delivery responsibilities remain with the Department of Health, strategic health authorities and primary care trusts.

The Health and Social Care Bill (2011) outlines the proposed new commissioning architecture for the NHS, which will devolve responsibility for the majority of commissioning to local clinical commissioning groups. The clinical commissioning groups will be supported and held to account by an independent NHS Commissioning Board.

Currently the Bill is progressing through the Parliamentary approvals process, so all plans and developments are subject to its successful passage.

Register of Members’ Interests

The Authority is required by its Standing Orders to maintain a publically available Register of Members’ Interests. The Register contains, as they become available, the Declarations of Interest made by Board members. Read Bruce Keogh’s declaration of interest [PDF 10.2KB] Read … Read more → – Register of Members’ Interests

Published: 16 January, 2012 | Leave a comment

Chief Nursing Officer appointment

The post of Chief Nursing Officer is now open for applications from suitable candidates. Providing full clinical leadership to the nursing and midwifery professions in the NHS, the Chief Nursing Officer will be able to connect with all grades in … Read more → – Chief Nursing Officer appointment

Published: 10 January, 2012 | Leave a comment

Questions and answers – NHS Commissioning Board Special Health Authority

This question and answers document attempts to ask and answer some of the more frequently asked questions about the special health authority. Questions and answers

Published: 22 December, 2011 | 2 Comments

Ciarán Devane confirmed as Non-Executive Director of NHS Commissioning Board Authority

Ciarán Devane has been confirmed as Non Executive Director of the NHS Commissioning Board Authority. He will take up post on 1 January 2012. As Chief Exective of Macmillian Cancer Support, Ciarán has a very strong healthcare background plus extensive … Read more → – Ciarán Devane confirmed as Non-Executive Director of NHS Commissioning Board Authority

Published: 22 December, 2011 | Leave a comment

First meeting of the NHS Commissioning Board

Watch the video below to see the introduction to the first meeting of the NHS Commissioning Board:

Published: 14 December, 2011 | 1 Comment

NHS Commissioning Board Special Health Authority announces designate executive directors at first meeting

Today the NHS Commissioning Board Special Health Authority has appointed Professor Sir Bruce Keogh as its designate National Medical Director. Professor Malcolm Grant, Chair of the special health authority, made the announcement at its first board meeting. Welcoming the appointment, … Read more → – NHS Commissioning Board Special Health Authority announces designate executive directors at first meeting

Published: 9 December, 2011 | Leave a comment

First NHS Commissioning Board Special Health Authority board meeting – 9th December 2011

The NHS Commissioning Board Special Health Authority will hold its first public board meeting on Friday 9th December 2011. The public meeting will be held in Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE, from 3 to 4.30pm. Members of the … Read more → – First NHS Commissioning Board Special Health Authority board meeting – 9th December 2011

Published: 5 December, 2011 | Leave a comment

Commissioning Outcomes Framework – Engagement Document

The NHS Commissioning Board Special Health Authority is engaging with key stakeholders to develop emerging proposals for the Commissioning Outcomes Framework. This will drive local improvements in the quality of NHS services for patients. Clinical Commissioning Groups, patient and professional … Read more → – Commissioning Outcomes Framework – Engagement Document

Published: 29 November, 2011 | 2 Comments

Ed Smith confirmed as Audit Committee Chair of NHS Commissioning Board Authority

Ed Smith has today been confirmed as Non Executive Director of the NHS Commissioning Board Authority with responsibility for Chairing the Audit Committee. He will take up post today. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: “I am delighted that Ed Smith … Read more → – Ed Smith confirmed as Audit Committee Chair of NHS Commissioning Board Authority

Published: 9 November, 2011 | Leave a comment