What are clinical commissioning groups NHS?
What are clinical commissioning groups NHS?
Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) were established as part of the Health and Social Care Act in 2012, and replaced Primary Care Trusts on 1 April 2013. CCGs are groups of general practices (GPs) which come together in each area to commission the best services for their patients and population.
Who are the members of clinical commissioning groups?
CCGs are: membership bodies, with local GP practices as the members. led by an elected governing body made up of GPs, other clinicians including a nurse and a secondary care consultant, and lay members.
What CCG is Plymouth in?
Devon Clinical Commissioning Group
Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Which CCG is Exeter in?
These are NEW Devon CCG, covering Exeter and Eastern Devon, Northern Devon and Plymouth and Western Devon and South Devon and Torbay CCG.
How many clinical commissioning groups are there in the UK?
Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) are the cornerstone of the new health system. Each of the 8,000 GP practices in England is now part of a CCG. There are more than 200 CCGs altogether commissioning care for an average of 226,000 people each.
How do I change my GP location?
You do not need the consent of your GP to change GPs. When you have found another GP willing to accept you, you should contact them and ask if they will take you on – see under the heading Registering with a GP. You can then make an appointment to see the new GP immediately.
How many NHS CSUs are there?
There are now seven CSUs and two partnership organisations (made up of two CSUs each) that serve the whole of England.
Are CCGs part of NHS England?
CCGs are assured by NHS England, which retains responsibility for commissioning primary care services such as GP and dental services, as well as some specialised hospital services. Many GP services are now co-commissioned with CCGs.
What is Devon STP?
The Devon Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) is a partnership of health and care organisations in Devon. We work together to run services in a more coordinated way, to agree system-wide priorities, and to plan collectively how to improve the local people’s health.
What is Devon referral support services?
Devon Referral Support Service (DRSS) is a referral management service, working on behalf of all GP practices in Devon and East Cornwall, to support our patients in getting the right advice, care or treatment in a timely manner. We receive on average 20,000 referrals per month for a population of 1.3 million people.
Which NHS Trust covers Swindon?
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute, community and primary care health services for the people of Swindon and Wiltshire and other nearby areas.
Do I need to tell my GP Ive moved?
You can change your GP at any time you wish without having to give a reason. If you tell your local Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) that you want to change your GP, they must give you details of how to do so and provide you with a list of alternative GPs. You do not need the consent of your GP to change GPs.
What does the CCG do in Devon?
Welcome to the website of NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) – the local headquarters for the NHS in Devon. We are the organisation responsible for planning, commissioning (or buying) and developing healthcare services for the 1.2 million people who live in Devon.
How do I contact NHS New Devon CCG?
Please note: NHS NEW Devon CCG will not be responsible for handling Freedom of Information requests about GPs, dentists, pharmacies or opticians. If you wish to make a Freedom of Information request about these services please contact NHS England. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0300 311 22 33.
What does northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust do?
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust runs North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple and community hospitals in Bideford, Holsworthy, Ilfracombe, South Molton and Torrington.
Who is responsible for mental health services in Devon?
For enquiries related to mental health across Devon. South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is responsible for the provision of ambulance services across an area of 10,000 square miles, which is approximately 20% of mainland England.
