Press release: Primary Care Trust Network comments on written ministerial statement 2008/09 revenue allocations to Primary Care Trusts

22 Nov 2007

Commenting on the statement, David Stout, Director of the PCT Network which represents the majority of Primary Care Trusts said:

"We are disappointed that the review of the revenue allocation formula has been delayed. PCTs will receive only one year allocations, which will make it more difficult for trusts to plan strategically for the future.

"We hope to see the Government move towards longer term allocations and pay deals as soon as possible. This would allow managers to better develop their long term planning to improve patient care with certainty, and maintain smaller contingency funds."

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Notes for editors

1. The PCT Network represents the majority of primary care trusts in England. It was established in December 2006 to provide a distinct voice for PCTs. The Network is part of the NHS Confederation;
2. The NHS Confederation represents more than 95% of the organisations that make up the NHS. Its members include the majority of NHS acute trusts, ambulance trusts, foundation trusts, mental health trusts, primary care trusts, special health authorities and strategic health authorities in England; trusts and local health boards in Wales; and health and social service trusts and boards in Northern Ireland.

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