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The NHS in England: operating framework for 2007-08

  • Document type:
    Guidance
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    11 December 2006
  • Primary audience:
    Health and social care professionals
  • Publication format:
    Electronic only
  • Product number:
    278247
  • Gateway reference:
    7408
  • Pages:
    48
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

The document is designed to help local NHS staff shape services around the needs of their local communities. It explains why there is a need to continue embedding reform in 2007/08, signalling a further shift towards building a self-improving system driven by local priorities.

Specifically, it sets out:

  • the health and service priorities for the year ahead
  • the next steps in reform and why these are important
  • the financial objectives

The document also stresses the need for PCTs to work with Local Authorities to improve health and well-being, reduce inequalities and achieve a shift towards prevention.

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