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As part of the changes to the NHS brought about by the Health and Social Care Act 2012, Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) and Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs) ceased to exist on 31 March 2013. Their responsibilities were taken over by Clinical Commissioning Groups and the NHS Trust Development Authority.
For more details please see: www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/06/act-explained/ or click on the links below.
NHS England
At the heart of the new health and care system making sure that NHS services deliver the best possible care for patients.
Department of Health
Sets objectives and budgets and holds the system to account on behalf of the Secretary of State.
Local Authority
Locally, all public health functions and campaigns are now run by Leeds City Council. This includes sexual health, smoking and obesity.
Public Heath England
Provides public health leadership and expertise, and works to improve the nation’s health and wellbeing, and to reduce health inequalities.
Health Education England
Responsible for the education, training and development of the healthcare workforce.
NHS Choices
Provides information on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living.
Local information
Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)
Made up of local GPs, nurses and other professionals are responsible for commissioning services for local communities.
Leeds CCGs:
Commissioning Support Units (CSUs)
Provide professional advice and support to CCGs and other customers.
Provided by: West and South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw CSU