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The NHS in Yorkshire and Humber

This section of the site gives an overview of the latest news about NHS reform in Yorkshire & the Humber. We are committed to keeping the voluntary and community sector updated on the latest changes in the region. This section of the site includes information about:

Healthwatch

Healthwatch England is the new, independent consumer champion for health and social care in England. Local Healthwatch will involve people of all ages and from all sections of the community. More.

Clinical Commissioning Groups

From April 2013 Clinical Commissioning Groups will make the majority of commissioning decisions for the local population, overseen by a national NHS Commissioning Board. More.

Health and Wellbeing Boards and JSNA

Health and Wellbeing Boards are central to a new area of local strategic management in health and social care. The Boards will connect NHS and local authority activity with all public sector spending to improve the health and wellbeing of local populations. More.

Health and Wellbeing Board resources

Find out about each of the new Health and Wellbeing Boards in Yorkshire and Humber, plus other resources and briefings on the new bodies. More.

Public Health

Responsibility for public health is passing over to local authorities. Find out what is happening in Yorkshire and Humber. More.

NHS Equality Delivery System

The Equality Delivery System (EDS) for the NHS was launched in November 2011. The EDS is about making sure that everyone is treated in a good and fair way and making sure that everyone has a say. More.