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NHS Direct

  • Document type:
    Dear colleague letter
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Primary audience:
    Health and social care professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    8915
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

Mark Britnell, as the DH sponsor for NHS Direct, seeks views about the future strategic direction of that organisation before their planned application for FT status.

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