Virtual Conference Now Live For the Launch of World Class Commissioning (WCC) Assurance Year 2

The virtual conference for the launch of world class commissioning (WCC) assurance Year 2 is now live. This is a chance to view what happened at the biggest event in the WCC calendar. Watch NHS leaders talk about how WCC is helping them drive forward commissioning in their local areas and get a better understanding of current issues in the commissioning arena.
Watch the keynotes, panel discussion and interactive workshop sessions
Download presentations, podcasts and associated documentation vital for your role
Gather practical support to develop your strategic commissioning skills and capabilities. Click here for more information and to view the virtual conference.

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WCC Progress Report

This letter gives a world class commissioning (WCC) progress report, including the launch of WCC assurance year 2, the PBC national clinical network, new support and development resources including datapacks, and an update on the programme of Integrated Care Pilots.

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Launch of 2nd Year of WCC Assurance

The 16th September 2009 marked the launch of the second year of WCC assurance, the national system that holds PCTs to account whilst providing support for them as they start to become world class commissioners. This guide for PCTs and SHAs explains WCC assurance in detail

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World class commissioning data packs

The WCC Data Packs are produced on behalf of the Department of Health to support PCTs during the World Class Commissioning (WCC) assurance process and in their commissioning activities. The data packs are now available click here to download them and for more information.

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e - Insider Health Information for World Class Commissioning

Click here to view a report from e-insider health on information for World Class Commissioning.

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Building Foundations for World Class Commissioning of Primary Care: QOF

This event being held on 9th October in Manchester will focus on the basics of delivering a robust QOF process, focusing on the QOF indicators, the QOF process and timeline, the QOF visits and pre and post payment verification, including exception reporting. Click here for further information and to book your place.

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Animated account of WCC

A seven minute introductory animation about world class commissioning is available, set as an underwater detective story. Developed for the Innovation Expo, it is specifically aimed at introducing the concepts behind WCC to new audiences.

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World class commissioning (WCC) summer update - July/August 2009

This letter from Gary Belfield gives a progress report on the world class commissioning (WCC) programme for July and August. It includes updates on the launch of assurance year two, the PBC National Clinical Network, a new film showcasing PBC in action, some new support and development resources and an update on the programme of Integrated Care Pilots (ICP).

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Yorkshire & Humber regional WCC event

The Yorkshire and Humber world class commissioning of primary care services regional event will be held on 30 September at Royal Armouries Leeds.
This regional event will enable delegates to focus on the importance of commissioning and performance managing primary and community care provision, especially in relation to patient safety and quality. A number of guides have been produced which aim to support PCTs to realise world class service delivery and it is hoped that a further guide focusing on quality will be launched on 30 September.
A primary care benchmarking application commissioned by the Department of Health's primary care and community services team will also be presented at the event.

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Commissioning teams to get virtual seats at WCC board event

The world-class commissioning assurance process for 2009/10 will be launched at the Brewery, London on 16 September. The day will focus on the refined framework for WCC assurance year two, and the economic climate in which the NHS now needs to operate. Although attendance at the event is limited to SHA and PCT chairs, chief executives and board-level executives, there are plans to allow wider participation of PCT commissioning teams via a live web-cast. Further details will be sent to PCTs shortly. Meanwhile, check out the short video of acting director general of commissioning Gary Belfield setting the scene for WCC 2 on the PCC home page.

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