A message from the DThe NHS is facing a period of significant transition and financial challenge. But this is not a reason to delay action to address patient demands for greater choice and control, especially where there are clear improvements in outcomes to be gained.
We have listened to the Future Forum’s suggestion that the pace of change should reflect the readiness of the NHS to implement change. We have also listened to feedback on the wider Choice and Control Consultation proposals to extend choice of any qualified provider. In developing the guidance we have taken account of responses to the consultation document, Liberating the NHS: Greater choice and control.
The Department has committed to working alongside the NHS to support the phased roll out of Any Qualified Provider (AQP) from April 2012. Today, the Department of Health publishes operational guidance to the NHS setting out plans to deliver the Government’s commitment to extending patient choice of provider.
Please access the guidance and supporting documents here:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Responsestoconsultations/DH_125442
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