8 November 2012

Public health functions of the NHS Commissioning Board

Public health functions to be exercised by the NHS Commissioning Board
NHS Commissioning Board, 8 November 2012
  • An outline of the public health functions and key deliverable including:
    • Immunization and Screening programmes
    • Cancer screening programmes
    • Children’s public health services (from pregnancy to age 5) (health visitors, FNP programme, Breastfeeding, Excess weight in 4-5 year olds, Hospital admissions caused by unintentional and deliberate injuries in under 18s, Infant mortality, Tooth decay in children (5 yrs)
    • Child Health Information Systems
    • Public health care for people in prison and other places of detention
    • Sexual assault services