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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.
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.
NHS Commissioning Board
At the heart of the new health and care system, making sure that NHS services deliver the best possible care for patients.
Department of Health
Sets objectives and budgets and holds the system to account on behalf of the Secretary of State.
Trust Development Authority
Supporting NHS trusts to secure sustainable, high quality services for the patients and communities it serves.
Public Health England
Provides public health leadership and expertise, and works to improve the nation’s health and wellbeing, and to reduce health inequalities.
Health Education England
Responsible for the education, training and development of the healthcare workforce.
NHS Choices
Provides information on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living.
Local Information
Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)
Made up of local GPs, nurses and other professionals who are responsible for commissioning services for local communities.
CCGs for North Lancashire
NHS Lancashire North CCG
www.lancashirenorthccg.nhs.uk
Tel: 01524 519333
NHS Fylde & Wyre CCG
www.fyldeandwyreccg.nhs.uk
Tel: 01253 306305