21.06.11
Nicholson sets out new transition arrangements
Sir David Nicholson, chief executive of the NHS, has written to its constituent organisation about transition arrangements following the Government’s response to the NHS Future Forum report.
Sir David says: “The last few weeks have been a period of significant uncertainty for the NHS. However, it has also been a period of genuine and meaningful engagement resulting in important changes to the Government’s plans for modernisation. Subject to the passage of the Health & Social Care Bill, the future policy direction is now clearer than before, while the transition will be phased to allow us to build the new system over time. In particular, the importance of retaining skilled and experience staff from SHAs and PCTs in the new system has been recognised.
“I am conscious that this is not the first time we have made changes to the timetable and details of the transition process. We do not take such changes lightly and I appreciate the additional uncertainty that it can cause for individuals when plans are adjusted.
“However, I am confident that the new approach to transition, which maintains an integrated delivery system and with regional oversight during 2012/13, will increase stability and provide greater flexibility going forward.”
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