Our quality commitment is to ensure that you receive the best health care possible today and that you are fully involved in the future of your health service.
To focus clearly on health outcomes and people's experience of their local NHS system
To promote integrated health and community planning by working closely with other local organisations; and
To provide a single focus of accountability for the performance of the local NHS system
The functions of the unified NHS Board comprise:
Strategy development - to develop a single Local Health Plan for each NHS Board area, which addresses the health priorities and healthcare needs of the resident population, and within which all aspects of NHS activity, in relation to health improvement, acute services and primary care will be specified
Resource allocation to address local priorities - funds will flow to the NHS Board, which will be responsible for deciding how these resources are deployed locally to meet its strategic objectives
Implementation of the Local Health Plan and Local Delivery Plan
Performance management of the local NHS system, including risk management
