04.07.12
Wave one CCGs submit their authorisation applications
All 35 CCGs in ‘wave one’ of the authorisation process have submitted their applications as expected, the NHS Commissioning Board Authority has confirmed.
They all hit the deadline of the July 2, with deadlines for the next three waves happening over the coming months until November 2012.
Dame Barbara Hakin, National Director for Commissioning Development at the Board Authority, said: “I am delighted that the CCG authorisation process is beginning on schedule and that we have received all 35 applications in full from the CCGs in wave one. I wish to thank CCGs for their energy and commitment; all CCGs are working incredibly hard to set themselves up as effective and safe health commissioning organisations by April 2013 and it is inspiring to see the process get off to a good start.
“I want to emphasise strongly that all the authorisation waves are equal and there is no difference between a CCG in wave one or wave four in terms of competence. Proposed CCGs in each wave will continue to develop throughout the year as they take on increasing responsibilities, and could have conditions set irrespective of the wave in which they are placed.”
The NHS Commissioning Board must assure that CCGs are able to commission safely, use their budgets responsibly, and exercise their functions to improve quality, reduce inequality and deliver improved outcomes within the available resources.
The outcome of wave one is due to be considered by the NHS Commissioning Board in October 2012.
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