We work with NHS bodies, social enterprises, service providers and not-for-profits to create innovative structures for the commissioning and delivery of health and social care services. We aim to be your trusted partner in navigating the myriad of options,...
The Coalition Government released its long-term vision for the future of the NHS in July 2010 in the White Paper ‘Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS’. The Government announced that, in order to shift decision-making as close as possible to...
Asset managers in the NHS are facing one of their stiffest tests to date as a radical shake-up of health and social care services gets underway – but innovative asset management could be key to the success in this health service revolution. This is...
As GPs prepare to climb into the NHS commissioning driving seat some “rules of the road” have been flagged by specialist lawyers to help them negotiate the potential obstacles of contracts, competition, governance, quality standards and financial...
With the Summer break behind us, we have an opportunity to reflect on the momentous first four months of Coalition Government. We are experiencing a seismic shift in thinking towards public services. Deficit reduction remains the overriding principle of the...
As Spring beckons and we enter election season, public services and associated spending commitments will remain a key battleground for the main parties. They face some tough choices in setting out their plans to tackle the eye-watering public sector deficit...
Take a look at the numbers. Public sector borrowing of £175 billion this year is expected to double by 2013 to more than 79% of GDP. Public finances will not be in balance again until 2017/18. Yet optimistic Treasury growth forecasts reckon that the...
Lord Darzi’s NHS Next Stage Review encouraged the separation of PCT’s commissioning and provider functions. The review also required PCTs to support greater choice and contestability of service provision in primary and community health services...
So it’s official: the era of laissez faire government is over. With GDP down by 1.8%, unemployment close to 2 million and bank bail outs currently standing at more than £200bn, it may sometimes feel like we’re heading to hell in a handcart....
As the Government strives to introduce contestability, choice and personalisation into health and social care services, there is increasing interest in the role that social enterprises can play in the delivery of public services. The Government is committed...
Practice based commissioning (PBC) offers GP practices and PCTs a great opportunity to work in partnership to shape health and social care facilities in their area. Setting up a new corporate entity to coordinate practice based commissioning activities can...
