Why Are Clinical Commissioning Groups Important?

CCGs have two important, but distinct, roles: they are responsible for commissioning secondary and community care services for their local populations; and they have a legal duty to support quality improvement in general practice.

What is the role of clinical commissioning groups?

Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) commission most of the hospital and community NHS services in the local areas for which they are responsible. Commissioning involves deciding what services are needed for diverse local populations, and ensuring that they are provided.

What is the purpose of CCG?

The CCG is ultimately responsible for planning and designing local health services (in England); together with patients and health and social care partners such as local hospitals, local authorities and local community groups, they commission and deliver 'joined up' seamless quality services to the public, patients and ...