Comment

Preferred Site Allocations 2018

Representation ID: 20094

Received: 21/03/2018

Respondent: Community Health Partnerships (NHS)

Representation Summary:

For the purposes of the IDP, health and social wellbeing services consists of the following: General Practitioner (GP) services; Hospitals; Ambulance Services; Social care; Public health; Community Healthcare providers. This analysis does not take into account specific wider primary care service needs such as dentists, pharmacies, opticians, which will be impacted by demand from growth. The Health and Social Care Act 2012 has radically changed the way in which health care services are planned and organised. These are primarily provided by the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) The CCG is responsible for planning and buying ('commissioning') local health care services.

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