The coalition government’s White Paper for health in England: “Equity and Excellence – Liberating the NHS” was published on 12th July. Some proposed changes include the abolition of PCTs and StHAs from April 2013 and a transition to commissioning of all health services by general practice groups which will be subject to a new NHS Outcomes Framework; the establishment of an NHS Commissioning Board (which will award the family practitioners contracts including community pharmacy) and of Health Watch (patient and public involvement bodies) within the Care Quality Commission; public health responsibilities will pass to the relevant Local Authority and much more!

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