Commissioning

2007

A Catalyst for Change II: Tackling the Long Ascent of Improving Commissioning

This workbook is the first major revision of the original A Catalyst for Change, published in 2003. This updated version of the workbook is intended to reflect the realities of commissioning non-acute services across whole health and social care systems.

A Catalyst for Change II - March 2007 [479Kb]

2006

Care and Resource and Utilisation: Ensuring Appropriateness of Care

Care and resource utilisation (CRU) is all about giving the patient the right treatment in the right place at the right time.

This English Department of Health document is intended as a best practice resource that provides help and advice to commissioners about techniques available to maximise resources and ensure appropriateness of care.

It aims to help identify areas where services can be redesigned, thereby freeing up resources to focus on clinically needy patients.

Care and Resource and Utilisation - link to Department of Health pdf

2003

A Catalyst for Change

A practical workbook produced by the Change Agent Team and partners to help local authorities and health organisations commission non-acute services, predominantly for older people.

A Catalyst for Change [470Kb]