CCG Learning Environment

The NHS England/NHS Commissioning Assembly Learning Environment hosts a range of knowledge sharing tools for CCGs, allowing them to share best practice and seek advice and support. The website includes case studies, private forums, a search tool to identify similar CCGs, and a directory of support providers.

Find out more and access all the resources here.

European cross border healthcare

"This document provides commissioners and commissioning support services with an update on the roles and responsibilities of different organisations in relation to European cross border healthcare."

European cross border healthcare: information for commissioners
NHS England
July 2013

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Towards commissioning excellence

"But if commissioning is to deliver better quality and outcomes for patients and better value for taxpayers, it must be taken to a new level – clinically-led, professional and streamlined, underpinned by great commissioning support services."

Towards commissioning excellence: a strategy for commissioning support services
NHS England
June 2013

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Report from a simulation event which tested how CCGs might utilise CSSs

This report explores the relationships between Clinical Commissioning Groups and Commissioning Support services.

Steering or rowing? Report from a simulation event which tested how CCGs might utilise CSSs
NHS Commissioning Board
July 2012

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