11 August 2014

CCGs delegated to provide GP IT and OOH services

Primary medical care functions delegated to clinical commissioning groups: Guidance
NHS England 28 March 2014, Clarification 11 August 2014
  • NHS England has the power to direct a CCG to exercise any of its functions relating to the provision of  primary medical care services. 
  • NHS England is directing CCGs to exercise the following functions on behalf of NHS England in 2014/15:
    • 1. Arrange GP Information Technology services in their area 
    • 2. Commission out-of-hours primary medical care services for their area
  • This document sets out guidance on how CCGs should exercise and report on Delegated functions to area teams.
  • A letter of clarification of CCG responsibilities was issued on 11 August 20104