Get to know the CCP

The Panel helps ensure that the Principles and Rules of Co-operation and Competition for the provision of NHS-funded services support the delivery of high quality care for patients and value for money for taxpayers.

The Panel investigates potential breaches of the Principles and Rules, and makes independent recommendations to the Department of Health and Monitor on how such breaches should be resolved. It also reviews proposed mergers, and advises on the wider development of co-operation, patient choice and competition within the NHS.

In carrying out its responsibilities, the Panel works with all parts of the NHS, non-government service providers and others to drive improvements in service delivery. Find out more.

Guidance on fast-track process applying to the
review of certain mergers

The CCP has produced guidance setting out when the fast-track process will be available for some mergers. The fast-track process differs from the normal Phase I review in that the CCP aims to issue a statement setting out its advice and recommendations within ten working days for the majority of mergers qualifying for this review.
See the guidance here

Guide to the CCP

The CCP has produced a short guide to the CCP setting out what the CCP does, how the CCP does it and the ways in which parties can engage most constructively with the CCP in carrying out its work.
See the guide here

CCP Progress Report

The CCP has also produced a progress report that describes the cases it has completed so far, what its findings have been, and what early lessons have been learnt.
See the progress report here

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