The WCC assurance handbook

The WCC assurance handbook sets out guidance on the content and process for SHAs and PCTs in implementing the assurance system for world class commissioning.

The Year 2 WCC assurance handbook is designed to focus on the key changes for the world class commissioning assurance framework, content and process for this year. While it does not repeat all the details of last year’s handbook (particularly where content remains the same), it provides sufficient overview to stand alone.

Published September 2009, 112 pages

World class commissioning assurance system

The delivery of the world class commissioning vision and competencies will take place within a commissioning assurance system. There will be one national system of commissioning assurance, locally managed by strategic health authorities (SHAs). There will be flexibility to set local priorities. Commissioning assurance will be designed to help primary care trusts (PCTs) identify areas of development and move towards filling gaps in their capabilities.

World Class Commissioning

The Department is transforming the commissioning health and care services in the NHS to drive unprecedented improvements in patient outcomes. We worked with commissioners and their partners to develop a vision for world class commissioning and a set of 11 organisational competencies. Delivery of this vision will take place within an assurance system. This will improve performance and development, and reward commissioners as they move from their current position towards world class standards.