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Commissioning assurance handbook

The world class commissioning programme is designed to raise ambitions for a new form of commissioning that has not yet been developed or implemented in a comprehensive way anywhere in the world.

World class commissioning is about delivering better health and wellbeing for the population, improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities. In partnership with local government, practice based commissioners and others, Primary Care Trusts (PCTs),supported by Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs), will lead the NHS in turning the world class commissioning vision into a reality, adding life to years and years to life.

The assurance system for world class commissioning (“commissioning assurance”) is linked to the vision and competencies published in December 2007 and to resources for support and development available both nationally and locally. Together these provide a coherent programme aimed at supporting commissioners in delivering their health agenda.

This handbook provides a detailed explanation of the content of commissioning assurance, with a practical guide on how to follow the process.

• Download WCC assurance handbook (PDF, 4317K)