As part of the changes to the NHS brought about by the Health and Social Care Act 2012, primary care trusts (PCTs) and strategic health authorities (SHAs) ceased to exist on 31 March 2013. Their responsibilities were taken over by clinical commissioning groups and the NHS trust development authority.
For more details please see: www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/06/act-explained/ or click on the links below.
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At the heart of the new health and care system, makes sure that NHS services deliver the best possible care for patients.
Sets objectives and budgets and holds the system to account on behalf of the Secretary of State.
Supports NHS trusts to secure sustainable, high quality services for the patients and communities they serve.
Provides public health leadership and expertise, works to improve the nation’s health and wellbeing, and to reduce health inequalities.
Responsible for the education, training and development of the healthcare workforce.
Provides information on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living.
Out of hours media calls: check voicemail for details 0191 210 6493
0191 210 6493 / 07500 879318
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