Fundamentals of Commissioning

October 08, 2008
Copthorne Tara, London, W8 5SR

As key elements of the NHS commissioning landscape change, getting to grips with what this means is critical for all those wanting to navigate the complex organisation that is the NHS.

The world of NHS commissioning can be a very bewildering place. With recent focus on the new vision of World Class Commissioning, grasping the ins and outs of what this means and how it fits with the raft of other agendas presents quite a daunting challenge.

This timely and relevant Health Service Journal study day will tackle your areas of confusion, shed light on the technical jargon and drill down into what exactly constitutes NHS commissioning and how this is evolving. Focused in-depth learning sessions led by experts will ensure you:

* Get up-to-speed with the latest policy changes and commissioning complexities
* Understand what World Class Commissioning really means
* Grasp the future role of Practice Based Commissioning and how this links to WCC
* Comprehend the shift in focus from outputs to commissioning for Health and Wellbeing
* Gain clarity on Payment by Results and how money flows around the system
* Determine how commissioning decisions are made by mastering how the commissioning cycle works in practice

Benefit like others have at this not to be missed learning forum:

“Vast amounts of information delivered in manageable and logical chunks. “
- Sara Stacey, Fujitsu Services

“Excellent foundation in commissioning.”
– Katie Dean, North East London Cardiac Network

Who should attend?

Whether an NHS colleague, partner or supplier, this is your one-stop shop guide to navigating the evolving NHS commissioning arena. Take this unique opportunity to understand what commissioners in the NHS are looking for and how they make their decisions. Gather the information you need to ensure you play your part and maximise the opportunities available.

For further information, please contact:

Email:

Telephone: 0845 056 8299

Fax: 020 7728 5299

Or visit:

http://www.hsj-commissioning.com