GP commissioning in England

SRH commissioning in England: moving beyond transition.

To cite: Wilkinson C. J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care 2015;41:5–7. BACKGROUND Sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) is highly cost effective. 2 Of all modern healthcare interventions, contraception has had one of the most profound and positive effects on the health of women and society. In the UK, the extent of the benefit is not always recognised, but the importance of access to care has bee...

JA ; Mays , N ( 2012 ) GP led commissioning : time

GP led commissioning: time for a cool appraisal.

Leadership of healthcare commissioning networks in England: a mixed-methods study on clinical commissioning groups

OBJECTIVE To explore the relational challenges for general practitioner (GP) leaders setting up new network-centric commissioning organisations in the recent health policy reform in England, we use innovation network theory to identify key network leadership practices that facilitate healthcare innovation. DESIGN Mixed-method, multisite and case study research. SETTING Six clinical commissi...

NHS reforms in England: the implications for chemotherapy commissioning

For oncology, one of the biggest effects of the reforms to the National Health Service (NHS) in England has been the designation of systemic anticancer treatments (other than hormonal agents) as a specialised service. This means that all decisions regarding the commissioning of chemotherapy are made at the national level via NHS England (NHSE), under expert guidance from the Chemotherapy Clinic...