15 October 2008

COMMISSIONING

How to Achieve World Class Commissioning Competencies. Practical tips for NHS Commissioners (7th October 2008)
Developed by over 100 stakeholders, this publication sets out practical tips for achieving the competencies. It includes sources of advice and has information for each competency along with the supporting evidence required.
Publication


World Class Commissioning Programme - September update (9th October 2008)
Letter from Gary Belfield, Director of Commissioning, to SHA Chief Executives and Directors of Commissioning, with a monthly progress report on the world class commissioning programme.
Update


Invest to Save. Improving outcomes in cardiovascular disease. A guide for practice-based commissioners (7th October 2008)
This guide for practice-based commissioners highlights the strong evidence base for focusing on both prevention and treatment in primary care. It provides practice-based commissioning (PBC) consortia with a clear framework for implementing a systematic approach to managing risk and managing disease.
Guide


Adolescent Health Primary Care Service Framework (10th October 2008)
The latest Primary Care Service Framework which is focused on Adolescent Health is now available. The purpose of this Primary Care Service Framework is 􀂃 to equip commissioners, providers and practitioners with the necessary background knowledge, service and implementation details to deliver a safe, high quality, integrated adolescent health service in primary care; and as a means of improving patient’s health and quality of life by providing patient-centred, systematic and integrated support.
Framework


The Commissioning Cycle (October 2008)
The Information Centre have produced an interactive information map for every stage of the Commissioning Cycle. The Commissioning Cycle diagram is also available to download as a PDF.
Interactive Commissioning Cycle
Commissioning Cycle Diagram

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