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Introduction of the standard contract for acute services
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Document type:Dear colleague letter
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:20 February 2008
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Primary audience:Chief executives
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Gateway reference:9464
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Pages:2
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Copyright holder:Crown
The new standard NHS Contract was published with the NHS Operating Framework in December, for introduction from April 2008. This letter confirms expectations regarding the adoption of the standard contract; to ensure that PCTs are aware of the obligations of NHS Foundation Trusts .
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