Measuring the performance of local health systems

"This report summarises the results of a rapid review of how to assess the performance of local health systems through the lens of clinical commissioning groups (CCGs). The review was commissioned by the Department of Health who asked The King’s Fund to advise on the ‘first principles’ of a local health system scorecard for the NHS in England."

Measuring the performance of local health systems: a review for the Department of Health
C Ham, V Raleigh, C Foot, R Robertson, H Alderwick
The King's Fund
October 2015

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Healthcare UK review of 2013-14 and business plan for 2014-15

"Healthcare UK (comprising Department of Health, NHS England, UK Trade & Investment) now has a strong identity which is recognised by its customers both in the UK and overseas and has helped it to achieve success in its first year of operations."

Healthcare UK review of 2013-14 and business plan for 2014-15
Healthcare UK
August 2014

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Helping people live better for longer

"This guide is designed to provide an overview of the Department of Health post-April 2013."

Helping people live better for longer
Department of Health
July 2013

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Does integrated care deliver the benefits expected?

"A two-year initiative by the Department of Health explored new ways of integrating patient care from different local providers."

Does integrated care deliver the benefits expected? Findings from 16 integrated care pilot initiatives in England
RAND Europe
May 2013

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Cardiovascular disease outcomes strategy

"This strategy is being launched to coincide with The Lancet publication showing the UK’s relatively poor mortality rates and the Department of Health’s call to action to the health and care system to improve mortality rates across the board."

Cardiovascular disease outcomes strategy: improving outcomes for people with or at risk of cardiovascular disease
Department of Health
March 2013

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The health and care system from April 2013

The Department of Health has created a diagram which shows all the organisations that will deliver health and social care in England from April 2013. View the diagram here.

Structure of Public Health England

"Public Health England has been established to protect and improve the nation’s health and wellbeing, and to reduce inequalities."

Structure of Public Health England: factsheet
Department of Health
July 2012

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NHS Chief Executive's annual report

"Sir David Nicholson’s annual report highlights progress and achievements across the NHS during the last 12 months, and challenges that remain as the NHS continues through transition."

NHS Chief Executive's annual report
Sir David Nicholson
Department of Health
June 2012

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National evaluation of the Department of Health's integrated care pilots

"This report is the final output of a two-year, real-time evaluation of the Department of Health (DH) Integrated Care Pilots (ICPs)."

National evaluation of the Department of Health's integrated care pilots
RAND Europe, Ernst & Young LLP
March 2012

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Health and Social Care Bill for England explained

The Department of Health has published a series of factsheets on the Health and Social Care Bill to explain particular topics contained in the Bill, including its key themes.

Access the factsheets here.

The Operating Framework for the NHS in England 2011/12

"...this NHS Operating Framework sets out how we will maintain tight financial control during 2011/12."

The Operating Framework for the NHS in England 2011/12
Department of Health
December 2010

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