Strengthening commissioning
This work area is a key priority for the Network, with a major focus on the support and development programme for PCTs around world class commissioning competencies. The board members leading this work area are Lise Llewelyn, Chief Executive of Berkshire East PCT, Maureen Donnelly, Chair of Cambridgeshire PCT, Yasmin Chaudhry, Chief Executive of Du
Practice based commissioning
The PCT Network has taken the view that practice based commissioning (PbC) is an integral part of world class commissioning and therefore has included our work in this area within the strengthening commissioning workstream. We produced a short summary of the key objectives for PbC which were fed into the Department of Health to inform their future
Health inequalities /local govt
The overall aims of this work stream are to:
PCT provider function
Current policy on PCT provider services has taken a 'permissive stance' encouraging locally determined approaches to PCT provider functions. The PCT Network work programme aims to share information and issues arising from a range of options being considered across the country.
PCT governance and regulation
The regulatory landscape is changing rapidly and the PCT Network aims to stay ahead of developments and influence the proposed changes positively for our members. The Network is in the process of finalising the work programme for PCTs, linking into the wider work the NHS Confederation has done in this area. Board members leading the work in this ar
Enhancing PCT reputation
This work programme is at the core of the Network's aim to champion the reputation of PCTs within the NHS and wider stakeholders. The board members leading on this area of work are John Richards, Chief Executive of Plymouth Teaching PCT and Jonathan Montgomery, Chair of Hampshire PCT.
Additional PCT issues
Alongside the PCT Network's key priority areas, the Network also works on a number of other important issues for PCTs.
