Links & Documents Relevant to the Work of the PPG
Websites explaining Health & Social Care organisations
Preston Park Surgery The main Preston Park Surgery website where you get answers to questions and can quickly access help and advice. |
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NHS England NHS England sets the priorities and direction of the NHS and encourages and informs the national debate to improve health and care.The NHS Long Term Plan (pub. 7/1/2019) |
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Primary Care Networks (PCNs) PCNs explained by the King's Fund (updated 1 July 2019) |
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Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) The official website explaining what CCGs are responsible for and what they do. |
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NHS Brighton & Hove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) The clinically-led statutory NHS body responsible for the planning and commissioning of health care services in our local area. |
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Central Sussex and East Surrey Commissioning Alliance NHS Central Sussex Commissioning Alliance is a joint way of working across the five CCGs of central Sussex and east Surrey. |
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Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust The main provider of community NHS health and care across West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and High Weald Lewes Havens area of East Sussex. |
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The Carers Centre. Provides family Carers with emotional support, advice and a well-deserved break from their caring role. | |
Caring Together A joint programme led by Brighton and Hove CCG and Brighton & Hove City Council that sets the strategic direction for the local health and care system. Commissioning Intentions sets out the CCGs plans for 2018/19. |
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Sustainability and transformation partnerships (STPs) STP plans have been developed by NHS and local government leaders in 44 parts of England. The plans offer a chance for health and social care leaders to work together to improve care and manage limited resources. |
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Community Works Connects charities, volunteers and businesses to help people and organisations to use their time, expertise and energy effectively. Excellent source of documents about developing a PPG. |
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Healthwatch Healthwatch Brighton and Hove is the independent watchdog for health and social care services in Brighton and Hove. They publish independent reports on GP Practices. |
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National Association for Patient Participation (NAPP) Established in 1978, the N.A.P.P. is the only UK umbrella organisation for patient-led groups in general practice. |
Current NHS initiatives
Click links below for information about current NHS initiatives.
The new Patient Health Record system
Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) explained by the King's Fund