NHS Structure

Question 1

What is NHS England?

Answer 1

An independent body to the government whose main role is to improve health outcomes for people in England.

Question 2

What are the 4 main functions of NHS England?

Answer 2

1. Provide national leadership for improving outcomes and driving up the quality of care.
2. Oversee the operation of CCGs
3. Allocate resources to CCGs
4. Commission primary care and specialist services.

Question 3

CCG’s services include…

Answer 3

1. Planned hospital care
2. Rehabilitative care
3. Urgent and emergency care (including out-of-hours)
4. Most community health services
5. Mental health and learning disability services.

Question 4

Who can CCGs commission from?

Answer 4

Any body that meets NHS standards and costs. These can be NHS hospitals, social enterprises, charities and private sector providers.