What is NHS Devon CCG?

What is NHS Devon CCG?

Welcome to the website of NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) – the local headquarters for the NHS in Devon. We are the organisation responsible for planning, commissioning (or buying) and developing healthcare services for the 1.2 million people who live in Devon.

How many CCGs are in Devon?

NHS Devon CCG – the fifth largest in England – formed on 1 April 2019, following the merger of the two previous CCGs in Devon: NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon CCG and NHS South Devon and Torbay CCG. Devon is the fourth largest county in England with a diverse and growing population.

Who runs the CCG?

The Leadership of the CCG is head by the Chairman of the organization. The current acting chairman is Tsuneyoshi Washuu and is leading the mission to exterminate the ghouls. The second in command of the organization is the Bureau Director and is currently held by Yoshitoki Washuu.

What is Devon STP?

The Devon Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) is a partnership of health and care organisations in Devon. We work together to run services in a more coordinated way, to agree system-wide priorities, and to plan collectively how to improve the local people’s health.

What do the clinical commissioning group do?

Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) commission most of the hospital and community NHS services in the local areas for which they are responsible. Commissioning involves deciding what services are needed for diverse local populations, and ensuring that they are provided.

What is Devon referral support services?

Devon Referral Support Service (DRSS) is a referral management service, working on behalf of all GP practices in Devon and East Cornwall, to support our patients in getting the right advice, care or treatment in a timely manner.

What do CCGs do?

CCGs have a statutory responsibility for commissioning most NHS services including urgent and emergency care, acute care, mental health services and community services. Increasingly they are also involved in commissioning primary care and some specialised services (see section on collaborative commissioning below).

What is the difference between CCG and NHS England?

CCGs are assured by NHS England, which retains responsibility for commissioning primary care services such as GP and dental services, as well as some specialised hospital services. Many GP services are now co-commissioned with CCGs.

What is a CCG referral?

Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have a duty* to enable patients to make choices, and to promote their involvement in decisions in respect of their care or treatment. • Survey evidence shows that progress towards achieving meaningful choice has stalled.

Why is my referral being reviewed?

Why have I been referred? Your GP will discuss with you and, if appropriate, your carer, about why a referral is being recommended for you. It is usually because your GP wants a specialist’s help in deciding on the best way to treat your condition.

Are they getting rid of CCGs?

CCGs to be replaced as commissioners by ICSs, under NHS England proposals. NHS England wants all CCGs to merge across their integrated care system (ICS) boundaries by April 2022, as part of proposed changes to legislation designed to hand ICSs the direct commissioning power.

What can CCG do?

CCGs are responsible for about 60% of the NHS budget, they commission most secondary care services, and play a part in the commissioning of GP services (co-commissioning). The types of services commissioned by CCGs include: Planned hospital care. Rehabilitative care.

What is the CCG now called?

ICBs replace CCGs and are focused on core NHS services, with responsibilities including NHS funding, commissioning, and workforce planning. ICPs have a broad focus, covering ICS-wide strategy, public health, social care, and wider issues impacting the health and wellbeing of the local population.

What is a referral pathway?

These pathways are formal arrangements developed between the NHS and money and welfare services. They make sure that all patients are. asked about their money worries as part of the routine assessment of their health and care. offered a referral to a local money or welfare advice service.

Is there a new policy for NHS Devon CCG?

POLICY UNDER REVIEW Please note this policy is currently in the process of being updated to reflect the merger of the two CCGs, now known as NHS Devon CCG (formerly Northern Eastern and Western Devon CCG and South Devon & Torbay CCG). This does, however, remain current NHS Devon CCG policy. No changes to content are anticipated.

Where are the best health centres in Exeter Devon?

Hampton Avenue St. Marychurch Torquay Devon TQ1 3LA Exmouth Health Centre Claremont Grove Exmouth Devon EX8 2JF Wat Tyler House 3 King William Street Exeter Devon EX4 6PD Canaan Way Ottery St. Mary Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1EQ Culm Valley Integrated Centre For Health Willand Road Cullompton Devon EX15 1FE

Where does Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust provide services?

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust provides services at a number of sites across Eastern Devon including, the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital and community hospitals across Eastern Devon.

Where is the Stirling Road Medical Centre in Plymouth Devon?

Stirling Road Medical Centre Stirling Road Plymouth Devon PL5 1PL Cannington Road Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8EZ Poundwell Meadow Modbury Ivybridge Devon PL21 0QL Last updated on 12 February 2019.