The role of the Primary Care Trust board in world class commissioning

This DH document forms part of the wider WCC board development programme. It provides an update on the role and purpose of the PCT board in the context of world class commissioning.

This document aims to provide consolidated guidance on:

• the role and functions of the PCT;
• the role of the PCT board;
• the composition of the PCT board;
• the competencies and characteristics of a high-performing PCT board; and
• key sources of further guidance.

(Published November 2008, 25 pages)