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GP practice survey

The aims of the survey are to get feedback from practices on their perception of the support offered by their PCT and on the clinical and financial engagement of practices with PBC. The survey is part of a group of indicators that will be assessed together to give a picture of PBC implementation.

• Practice Based Commissioning GP practice survey (wave 4) - 29 August 2008
• Practice Based Commissioning GP practice survey (wave 3) - 11 April 2008
• Practice Based Commissioning GP practice survey (wave 2) - 18 January 2008
• Practice Based Commissioning GP practice survey (wave 1) - 29 October 2007

About practice based commissioning

Primary care trusts (PCTs) are the budget holders and have overall accountability for healthcare commissioning, however practice based commissioning (PBC) is crucial at all stages of the commissioning process.

In particular, practice based commissioners, working closely with PCTs and secondary care clinicians, will lead the work on deciding clinical outcomes. They also play a key supporting role to PCTs by providing valuable feedback on provider performance.

This section supports the implementation of practice based commissioning by providing access to a range of news, tools and guidance.

• Introduction to practice based commissioning
• Frequently asked questions

Guidance and resources

Key practice based commissioning publications, tools and templates, and information requirements.

• PBC guidance and resources

Case studies

A collection of case study examples of areas where practice based commissioning is already happening.

• Case studies

Support and further resources

The Department of Health is working with partner organisations to provide a comprehensive support programme for practice based commissioning.

• Support and further resources