The development programme was launched in early 2007, when the Partnerships UK Public Services team created the support framework to aid PCTs in separating their in-house provider services from the commissioning side of their organisations.
The programme was developed as a response to the policy agenda outlined in the 2006 White Paper 'Our Health, Our Care, Our Say' and the 2008/09 NHS Operating Plan which clearly indicated the need for PCTs in England to separate their provider functions from their commissioning responsibilities.
To talk to a member of the PUK Public Services team about the programme, please email public.services@partnershipsuk.org.uk or call 020 7273 8056.