The latest news and updates from the Co-operation and Compeition Panel http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/ A Phase II assessment has been opened today into the merger by University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and North Bristol NHS Trust of certain parts of their organisations http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Proposed_merger_of_acute_services_between_University_Hospitals_Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust_and_North_Bristol_NHS_Trust.html 09 APR 2013 Today the CCP published its report on the merger of NHS Milton Keynes' provider services arm with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Milton_Keynes_provider_services_arm_and_Central_and_North_West_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 06 MAR 2013 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Proposed_merger_of_Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust_with_Barnet_and_Chase_Farm_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 20 FEB 2013 NHS Milton Keynes' provider services arm (Milton Keynes Community Health Services) is proposing to merge with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Milton_Keynes_provider_services_arm_and_Central_and_North_West_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 20 FEB 2013 Today the CCP has accepted the Proposed merger of acute services between University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and North Bristol NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Proposed_merger_of_acute_services_between_University_Hospitals_Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust_and_North_Bristol_NHS_Trust.html 08 FEB 2013 Today the CCP has published it report on the proposed merger of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust with North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Proposed_merger_of_Northumbria_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust_with_North_Cumbria_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 21 DEC 2012 The Cooperation and Competition Panel (CCP) has been asked to advise the Trust Special Administrator on the consistency of the recommendations contained in his draft report of 29 October 2012, "Securing sustainable NHS services", with Principle 10 of the Principles and Rules of Cooperation and Competition (Principles and Rules). http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/south_and_south_east_london_nhs.html 20 NOV 2012 St. Piran's Healthcare Limited (St. Piran's) has asked the CCP to assess whether Cornwall and Isles of Scilly NHS Primary Care Trust (Cornwall and Scilly PCT) has acted inconsistently with the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Cornwall_and_Scilly_PCT_Conduct_Complaint.html 22 OCT 2012 Today the CCP had published its report on the merger of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust with Medway NHS Foundation Trust. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Dartford_and_Gravesham_NHS_Trust_with_Medway_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 10 OCT 2012 Today the CCP published its report on the proposed merger of Epsom general hospital with Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Proposed_Merger_of_Epsom_General_Hospital_with_Ashford_and_St_Peters_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 14 SEP 2012 Today the CCP published its report on the merger of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust with Oxford Learning Disability NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Proposed_merger_of_Southern_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust_with_Oxfordshire_Learning_Disability_NHS_Trust.html 10 SEP 2012 Today the CCP published its decision to proceed to Phase II on the merger Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust with North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Proposed_merger_of_Northumbria_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust_with_North_Cumbria_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 10 SEP 2012 The Cooperation and Competition Panel has decided to suspend the deadline for completion of Phase II of its inquiry into the proposed merger of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Medway NHS Foundation Trust. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Dartford_and_Gravesham_NHS_Trust_with_Medway_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 6 AUG 2012 Today the CCP has published its recommendations on remedies for the North Yorkshire and York PCT and York Hospitals Trust Conduct Complaint http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North_Yorkshire_and_York_PCT_and_York_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_Conduct_Complaint.html 13 JUL 2012 Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Proposed_merger_of_Northumbria_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust_with_North_Cumbria_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 13 JUL 2012 The CCP is developing informal advice on arrangements that seek to manage referral processes. The CCP is seeking examples of how local referral management processes work and any costs or benefits of these arrangements for patients and taxpayers by 18 July 2012. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/referral_and_choice.html 27 JUN 2012 Epsom General Hospital and Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Proposed_Merger_of_Epsom_General_Hospital_with_Ashford_and_St_Peters_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 20 JUN 2012 Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Oxfordshire Learning Disability NHS Trust are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Proposed_merger_of_Southern_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust_with_Oxfordshire_Learning_Disability_NHS_Trust.html 15 JUN 2012 Today the CCP published its report on the Merger of Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Proposed_merger_of_Great_Western_Ambulance_Service_NHS_Trust_with_South_Western_Ambulance_Service_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 14 JUN 2012 Today the CCP published its report on the Merger of Ealing Hospital NHS Trust with North-West London Hospitals NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Ealing_Hospital_NHS_Trust_with_North_West_London_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 13 JUN 2012 Today the CCP has published its report on Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procurement complaint http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Ashford_and_St_Peters_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_procurement_complaint.html 22 May 2012 Today the CCP has published its report on the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust procurement complaint http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Nottingham_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust_procurement_complaint.html 21 MAY 2012 Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust and South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Proposed_merger_of_Great_Western_Ambulance_Service_NHS_Trust_with_South_Western_Ambulance_Service_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 16 APR 2012 Today the CCP published its decision to proceed to Phase II on the merger of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust with Medway NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Dartford_and_Gravesham_NHS_Trust_with_Medway_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 11 APR 2012 Today the CCP has published its report on the North Yorkshire and York PCT and York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Conduct Complaint. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North_Yorkshire_and_York_PCT_and_York_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_Conduct_Complaint.html 22 MAR 2012 Renal Services (UK) Limited has brought a procurement complaint to the CCP in relation to the procurement by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust of a contract for dialysis services. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Nottingham_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust_procurement_complaint.html 21 MAR 2012 Today the CCP published its report on the merger of the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital (of The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust) with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/merger_Royal_National_Throat_Nose_Ear_Hospital_with_University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 14 MAR 2012 Today the CCP has published its recommendations on remedies for the Peterborough PCT Conduct Complaint. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Peterborough_PCT_Conduct_Complaint.html 01 MAR 2012 Regent's Park Heart Clinics Ltd has brought a procurement complaint to the CCP in relation to the procurement by Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust of invasive cardiology services. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Ashford_and_St_Peters_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_procurement_complaint.html 22 FEB 2012 Today the CCP published its decision to proceed to phase 2 on the merger of Ealing Hospital NHS Trust with North West London Hospitals NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Ealing_Hospital_NHS_Trust_with_North_West_London_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 15 FEB 2012 Today the CCP published its report on the merger of Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust with Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Trafford_Healthcare_NHS_Trust_with_Central_Manchester_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 15 FEB 2012 Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Medway NHS Foundation Trust are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Dartford_and_Gravesham_NHS_Trust_with_Medway_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 15 FEB 2012 Today the CCP published its report on the merger of Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare NHS Trust with York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Scarborough_and_North_East_Yorkshire_Healthcare_NHS_Trust_with_York_Teaching_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 13 FEB 2012 Today the CCP has published its recommendations on remedies for the merger of Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Barts_and_The_London_NHS_Trust_Newham_University_Hospital_NHS_Trust_and_Whipps_Cross_University_Hospital_NHS_Trust.html 07 FEB 2012 Today the CCP published its final report of the 3Well Medical Conduct Complaint. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Peterborough_PCT_Conduct_Complaint.html 27 JAN 2012 The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital (of The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust) and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/merger_Royal_National_Throat_Nose_Ear_Hospital_with_University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 20 JAN 2012 Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust and Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Trafford_Healthcare_NHS_Trust_with_Central_Manchester_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 16 DEC 2011 Ealing Hospital NHS Trust and North West London Hospitals NHS Trust are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Ealing_Hospital_NHS_Trust_with_North_West_London_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 16 DEC 2011 Today the CCP has published its report on the merger of Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Barts_and_The_London_NHS_Trust_Newham_University_Hospital_NHS_Trust_and_Whipps_Cross_University_Hospital_NHS_Trust.html 15 DEC 2011 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to Phase II on the North Yorkshire and York PCT and York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Conduct Complaint. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North_Yorkshire_and_York_PCT_and_York_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_Conduct_Complaint.html 21 NOV 2011 The Cooperation and Competition Panel (CCP) has welcomed the Department of Health's acceptanceof its findings on ensuring patient choice in routine elective care. http://ccpanel.org.uk/content/cases/Operation_of_any_willing_provider_for_the_provision_of_routine_elective_care_under_free_choice/111114_Media_Release_AWP_Final.pdf 14 NOV 2011 Patients in Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset will no longer be subject to minimum waiting times and other restrictions on their right to choose their hospital for planned operations. http://ccpanel.org.uk/content/cases/NHS_Wiltshire_Conduct_Complaint/111114_Media_Release_Wiltshire_Banes_Final.pdf 14 NOV 2011 The Cooperation and Competition Panel has decided to suspend the deadline for completion of Phase II of its inquiry into the proposed merger of Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Barts_and_The_London_NHS_Trust_Newham_University_Hospital_NHS_Trust_and_Whipps_Cross_University_Hospital_NHS_Trust.html 14 NOV 2011 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to Phase II on the Peterborough PCT Conduct Complaint. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Peterborough_PCT_Conduct_Complaint.html 14 NOV 2011 Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare NHS Trust and York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Scarborough_and_North_East_Yorkshire_Healthcare_NHS_Trust_with_York_Teaching_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 17 OCT 2011 Today the CCP has published the report on the NHS Western Cheshire conduct complaint. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/NHS_Western_Cheshire_conduct_complaint.html 30 SEP 2011 Today the CCP has published its recommendations on remedies for the NHS Wiltshire Conduct Complaint. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/NHS_Wiltshire_Conduct_Complaint.html 30 SEP 2011 Today the CCP has published its report on the merger of Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre NHS Trust and Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Nuffield_Orthopaedic_Centre_NHS_Trust_and_Oxford_Radcliffe_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 30 SEP 2011 Assura East Riding LLP (Assura) has asked the CCP to assess whether North Yorkshire and York PCT and York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have acted inconsistently with the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North_Yorkshire_and_York_PCT_and_York_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust_Conduct_Complaint.html 26 SEP 2011 3Well Medical has asked the CCP to assess whether Peterborough PCT has acted inconsistently with the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Peterborough_PCT_Conduct_Complaint.html 19 SEP 2011 Today the CCP has published its report on the East Midlands Continuing Healthcare Complaint. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/East_Midlands_Conduct_Complaint.html 12 SEP 2011 Today the CCP has published its report on the North West Continuing Healthcare Complaint. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North_Lancashire_Conduct_Complaint.html 12 SEP 2011 Today the CCP published its report on the merger of Basingstoke & North Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust and Winchester & Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Basingstoke_and_North_Hampshire_NHS_Foundation_Trust_and_Winchester_and_Eastleigh_Healthcare_NHS_Trust.html 05 AUG 2011 Today the CCP published its report on NHS Wiltshire Conduct Complaint. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/NHS_Wiltshire_Conduct_Complaint.html 28 Jul 2011 Today the CCP published its report on the Review of the operation of 'Any Willing Provider' for the provision of routine elective care. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Operation_of_any_willing_provider_for_the_provision_of_routine_elective_care_under_free_choice.html 28 Jul 2011 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to Phase II on its inquiry in the merger of Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Barts_and_The_London_NHS_Trust_Newham_University_Hospital_NHS_Trust_and_Whipps_Cross_University_Hospital_NHS_Trust.html 27 Jul 2011 Nottingham Care Association, Derbyshire Care Home Association and Lincolnshire Care Association have asked the CCP to assess whether each of the PCTs: Nottingham City; Nottinghamshire County; Derby City; Derbyshire County; and Lincolnshire; have acted inconsistently with the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/East_Midlands_Conduct_Complaint.html 15 JUL 2011 Today the CCP published its report on the North West Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services Conduct Compliant. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North_West_Non_Emergency_Patient_Transport_Services_conduct_complaint.html 20 Jun 2011 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to Phase II in the NHS Western Cheshire Conduct Complaint. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/NHS_Western_Cheshire_conduct_complaint.html 09 Jun 2011 The Department of Health has granted a two week extension to the CCP for the completion of Phase I of its inquiry into the North West Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services conduct complaint. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North_West_Non_Emergency_Patient_Transport_Services_conduct_complaint.html 03 Jun 2011 Lancashire Care Association has asked the CCP to assess whether North Lancashire (as lead commissioner for 24 Primary Care Trusts in the North West Strategic Health Authority) has acted inconsistently with the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North_Lancashire_Conduct_Complaint.html 03 Jun 2011 Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Barts_and_The_London_NHS_Trust_Newham_University_Hospital_NHS_Trust_and_Whipps_Cross_University_Hospital_NHS_Trust.html 01 Jun 2011 The Cooperation and Competition Panel (CCP) has decided to take no further action in relation to the proposed merger of Sefton PCT GP practices and Liverpool Community Healthcare NHS Trust, following Sefton PCT's request to withdraw its notification. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_part_of_the_NHS_Sefton_Provider_Services_Arm_with_Liverpool_Community_Health_NHS_Trust.html 27 May 2011 The Cooperation and Competition Panel has decided to suspend the deadline for completion of Phase 2 of its inquiry into the proposed merger of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Nuffield_Orthopaedic_Centre_NHS_Trust_and_Oxford_Radcliffe_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 19 May 2011 Merger of Basingstoke & North Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust and Winchester & Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Basingstoke_and_North_Hampshire_NHS_Foundation_Trust_and_Winchester_and_Eastleigh_Healthcare_NHS_Trust.html 13 May 2011 Today the CCP has published its report on the Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust procurement appeal. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Kings_College_Hospital_Foundation_Trust_Procurement_appeal.html 20 Apr 2011 Today the CCP published a note explaining that the Secretary of State for Health accepted the Panel's advice and recommendations in relation to the merger of three GP practices (previously part of the Warwickshire PCT provider arm) with the George Eliot Trust. The Secretary of State for Health also requested an additional assurance from the George Eliot Trust in respect of potential conflicts of interest for GPs. The revised assurances that were received by the CCP are appended to the note. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_part_of_the_NHS_Warwickshire_Provider_Services_Arm_with_George_Eliot_NHS_Trust.html 20 Apr 2011 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to Phase II in the South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Conduct Complaint. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/South_Staffordshire_and_Shropshire_NHS_Foundation_Trust_Conduct_Complaint.html 14 Apr 2011 InterHealth Care Services (UK) Limited has asked the CCP to assess whether NHS Western Cheshire has acted inconsistently with the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition in its commissioning of the Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Treatment Centre. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/NHS_Western_Cheshire_conduct_complaint.html 07 Apr 2011 Medical Services (a division of Lewis Day Transport plc) has asked the CCP to assess whether NHS Blackpool (on behalf of North West SHA) has acted inconsistently with the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North_West_Non_Emergency_Patient_Transport_Services_conduct_complaint.html 04 Apr 2011 Today the DH accepted the CCP's advice and recommendations on North West Specialist Commissioning Team conduct complaint. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North-West-Specialist-Commissioning-Team-conduct-complaint.html 01 Apr 2011 Today the CCP published its report on the merger of Outer North East London Community Services and North East London NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Outer_North_East_London_Community_Services_and_North_East_London NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 01 Apr 2011 It is proposed that the Nine GP practices which currently operate within the NHS Sefton provider services arm merge with Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust, which operates ten GP practices. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_part_of_the_NHS_Sefton_Provider_Services_Arm_with_Liverpool_Community_Health_NHS_Trust.html 28 Mar 2011 Today the CCP published its report on the merger of part of the NHS Warwickshire Provider Services Arm with George Eliot NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_part_of_the_NHS_Warwickshire_Provider_Services_Arm_with_George_Eliot_NHS_Trust.html 22 Mar 2011 Today the CCP has published its submission from South Staffordshire & Shropshire NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/South_Staffordshire_and_Shropshire_NHS_Foundation_Trust_Conduct_Complaint.html 08 Mar 2011 CCP recommends that proposed merger of mental health trusts should not proceed. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Norfolk_and_Waveney_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust_and_Suffolk_Mental_Health_Partnership_NHS_Trust.html 08 Mar 2011 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to Phase II of the complaint made about NHS Wiltshire's conduct in respect of implementing AWP. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/NHS_Wiltshire_Conduct_Complaint.html 03 Mar 2011 Today the CCP has published its interim assessment on the study into the operation of the 'any willing provider' model of choice in NHS-funded services. The CCP has identified problems in transferring independent sector providers of NHS-funded care to PCT-based contracts and has broader concerns that a significant number of Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) are engaging in behaviours that could raise issues of consistency with Principles and Rules. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Operation_of_any_willing_provider_for_the_provision_of_routine_elective_care_under_free_choice.html 25 Feb 2011 TDL Pathology Limited has brought a procurement appeal to the CCP in relation to procurement by King's College Hospital Foundation Trust for the establishment of a strategic partnership for the provision of pathology services. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Kings_College_Hospital_Foundation_Trust_Procurement_appeal.html 24 Feb 2011 Today the CCP has published its report on the merger of the community services provider arms of South Birmingham PCT, Birmingham East and North Community Services and Heart of Birmingham Community Services. Interested parties are invited to submit written observations on suitable remedies to: consultation@ccpanel.gsi.gov.uk. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_the_provider_services_arms_of_South_Birmingham_PCT_Heart_of_Birmingham_teaching_PCT_and_Birmingham_East_and_North_PCT.html 21 Feb 2011 Midlands Psychology has asked the CCP to assess whether South Staffordshire and Shropshire NHS Foundation Trust has acted inconsistently with the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/South_Staffordshire_and_Shropshire_NHS_Foundation_Trust_Conduct_Complaint.html 17 Feb 2011 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to phase 2 on its inquiry in the merger of Nuffield Orthopaedic NHS Trust and Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Nuffield_Orthopaedic_Centre_NHS_Trust_and_Oxford_Radcliffe_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 14 Feb 2011 The CCP has decided to suspend the deadline for completion of Phase 2 of its inquiry into the proposed merger of Birmingham Community Healthcare, Birmingham East and North Community Services and Heart of Birmingham Community Services. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_the_provider_services_arms_of_South_Birmingham_PCT_Heart_of_Birmingham_teaching_PCT_and_Birmingham_East_and_North_PCT.html 25 Jan 2011 Three GP practices currently operate within the NHS Warwickshire provider health services arm and are proposing to merge with George Eliot NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_part_of_the_NHS_Warwickshire_Provider_Services_Arm_with_George_Eliot_NHS_Trust.html 17 Jan 2011 Circle Health Limited has asked the CCP to assess whether NHS Wiltshire has acted inconsistently with the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition, by imposing restrictions on providers providing or seeking to provide elective care under an 'any willing provider' model of care. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/NHS_Wiltshire_Conduct_Complaint.html 06 Jan 2011 The CCP has decided to take no further action in relation to the Birmingham East and North procurement appeal. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Birmingham_East_and_North_Procurement_appeal.html 15 Nov 2010 Today the CCP has published its fast-track report on the merger of NHS Worcestershire's provider services arm and Worcestershire Community and Mental Health NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Worcestershire_provider_services_arm_and_Worcestershire_Community_and_Mental_Health_NHS_Trust.html 20 Dec 2010 The CCP has been asked by the Department of Health and Monitor to conduct a study into the operation of the 'any willing provider' model of choice in acute elective NHS-funded healthcare services in the context of the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition (Principles and Rules). The CCP invites anyone interested in making a submission to do so by 31 January 2011. http://ccpanel.org.uk/content/cases/Operation_of_any_willing_provider_for_the_provision_of_routine_elective_care_under_free_choice/101217_CCP_AWP_Review_Media_Release.pdf 17 Dec 2010 Today the CCP published its fast track report on the merger of NHS Bolton's provider services arm and Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Bolton_provider_services_arm_and_Royal_Bolton_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 17 Dec 2010 Today the CCP published its fast-track report on the merger of NHS Rotherham's provider services arm and (i) Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust; and (ii) Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Mergers_of_NHS_Rotherham_Doncaster_and_South_Humber_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 16 Dec 2010 The CCP recommends remedies to address concerns about specialist commissioning group's use of long term exclusive framework agreements to procure secure mental health services in the North West. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North-West-Specialist-Commissioning-Team-conduct-complaint.html 16 Dec 2010 Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre NHS Trust and Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Nuffield_Orthopaedic_Centre_NHS_Trust_and_Oxford_Radcliffe_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 14 Dec 2010 Today the CCP published its fast-track report on the merger of the community services provider arms of NHS Bury (i); NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (ii); and NHS Oldham (iii) with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/merger_of_the_community_services_provider_arms_of_NHS_Bury_NHS_Heywood_Middleton_and_Rochdale_and_NHS_Oldham_with_Pennine_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 09 Dec 2010 Today the CCP had published its fast-track report on the Mergers of NHS Manchester's provider services arm and (i) Central Manchester NHS Foundation Trust; (ii) Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust; (iii) University Hospital South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust; and (iv) Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Mergers_of_NHS_Manchester_and_Central_Manchester_and_Pennine_Acute_and_UH_South_Manchester_and_Manchester_Mental_Health.html 08 Dec 2010 NHS Worcestershire's provider services arm (Worcestershire Primary Care Trust Provider Services) is proposing to merge with Worcestershire Community and Mental Health NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Worcestershire_provider_services_arm_and_Worcestershire_Community_and_Mental_Health_NHS_Trust.html 07 Dec 2010 Today the CCP published its fast track report on the merger of NHS Central Lancashire and NHS Blackburn with Darwen's provider services arms and Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Mergers_of_NHS_Central_Lancashire_and_NHS_Blackburn_with_Darwen_provider_services_arms_and_Lancashire_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 07 Dec 2010 NHS Bolton's provider services arm (Bolton Provider Services) is proposing to merge with Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Bolton_provider_services_arm_and_Royal_Bolton_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 06 Dec 2010 NHS Rotherham's provider services arm (Rotherham Provider Services) is proposing to merge with (i) Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust; and (ii) Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Mergers_of_NHS_Rotherham_Doncaster_and_South_Humber_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 03 Dec 2010 Today the CCP published its fast-track report on the Mergers of NHS Wolverhampton's provider services arm and (i) Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust; and (ii) Sandwell Mental Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Mergers_of_NHS_Wolverhampton_PSA_Royal_Wolverhampton_and_Sandwell.html 02 Dec 2010 Today the CCP published its fast-track report on the Merger of NHS Cumbria's provider services arm and Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Cumbria_provider_services_arm_and_Cumbria_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 01 Dec 2010 Today the CCP published its fast-track report on the mergers of NHS Bradford and Airedale's provider services arm and (i) Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; (ii) Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; and (iii) Bradford District Care Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Mergers_Bradford_Airedale.html 30 Nov 2010 The CCP has decided to take no further action in relation to the proposed merger of Sussex Community NHS Trust (prior to 1 October 2010, known as South Downs Health NHS Trust) and East Sussex Community Health Services, following Hastings & Rother PCT's request to withdraw its notification. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_East_Sussex_Community_Merger_of_East_Sussex_Community_Health_Services_with_South_Downs_Health_NHS_trust.html 29 Nov 2010 Today the CCP published its fast track report on the merger of NHS Barnet's provider services arm and Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Barnet_provider_services_arm_and_Central_London_Community_Healthcare_NHS_Trust.html 26 Nov 2010 The merger of the community services provider arms of NHS Bury (i); NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (ii); and NHS Oldham (iii) with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/merger_of_the_community_services_provider_arms_of_NHS_Bury_NHS_Heywood_Middleton_and_Rochdale_and_NHS_Oldham_with_Pennine_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 26 Nov 2010 NHS Manchester's provider services arm (Manchester Community Services) is proposing to merge with (i) Central Manchester NHS Foundation Trust; (ii) Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust; (iii) University Hospital South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust; and (iv) Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Mergers_of_NHS_Manchester_and_Central_Manchester_and_Pennine_Acute_and_UH_South_Manchester_and_Manchester_Mental_Health.html 25 Nov 2010 Today the CCP has published its fast track report on the merger of NHS Herefordshire's provider services arm and Hereford Hospitals NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Herefordshire_provider_services_arm_and_Hereford_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 25 Nov 2010 Today the CCP published its fast-track report on the mergers of NHS Dudley's provider services arm and (1) Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; (2) South Birmingham Community Health; and (3) Sandwell Mental Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Mergers_Dudley_South_Birmingham_Sandwell.html 24 Nov 2010 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to phase 2 on its inquiry in the merger of Outer North East London Community Services and North East London NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Outer_North_East_London_Community_Services_and_North_East_London NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 24 Nov 2010 NHS Central Lancashire's provider services arm (Central Lancashire Provider Arm) and NHS Blackburn with Darwen's provider services arm (Blackburn with Darwen Provider Services Unit) are proposing to merge with Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Mergers_of_NHS_Central_Lancashire_and_NHS_Blackburn_with_Darwen_provider_services_arms_and_Lancashire_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 24 Nov 2010 Following a conduct complaint submitted by Hanover Healthcare - a provider of mental health services - the CCP has found that the North West Specialised Commissioning Group's use of four year exclusive framework agreements for secure mental health services breached the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. Before recommending a remedy to the Secretary of State for Health, the CCP is seeking views from interested parties on how the breach of the Principles and Rules may best be remedied. A statement of suggested remedies is available on the CCP's website. Interested parties are invited to submit written observations on suitable remedies by Monday, 29 November to: consultation@ccpanel.gsi.gov.uk. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North-West-Specialist-Commissioning-Team-conduct-complaint.html 19 Nov 2010 NHS Wolverhampton's provider services arm (Wolverhampton Provider Services) is proposing to merge with (i) Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust; and (ii) Sandwell Mental Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Mergers_of_NHS_Wolverhampton_PSA_Royal_Wolverhampton_and_Sandwell.html 19 Nov 2010 Today the CCP has published its fast track report on the merger of NHS Haringey and Islington's provider services arm and The Whittington Hospital NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Islington_and_NHS_Haringeys_provider_services_arm_and_The_Whittington_Hospital_NHS_Trust.html 18 Nov 2010 Today the CCP has published its fast track report on the merger of NHS Salford's provider services arm and Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Salfords_provider_services_arm_and_Salford_Royal_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 18 Nov 2010 NHS Cumbria's provider services arm (Cumbria Provider Services) is proposing to merge with Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Cumbria_provider_services_arm_and_Cumbria_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 18 Nov 2010 NHS Bradford and Airedale's provider services arm (Bradford and Airedale Community Health Services) is proposing to merge with (i) Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; (ii) Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; and (iii) Bradford District Care Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Mergers_Bradford_Airedale.html 17 Nov 2010 Today the CCP has published its report on the merger of Community Services Wandsworth and St George's Healthcare http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Wandsworth_PCT_provider_services_arm_and_St_George_Healthcare_NHS_trust.html 17 Nov 2010 Today the CCP published its fast-track report on the merger of Merger of NHS Oxfordshire's provider services arm and Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Oxfordshires_provider_services_arm_and_Oxfordshire_and_Buckinghamshire_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 16 Nov 2010 NHS Barnet's provider services arm (Barnet Community Services) is proposing to merge with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Barnet_provider_services_arm_and_Central_London_Community_Healthcare_NHS_Trust.html 15 Nov 2010 The Smile Centre has brought a procurement appeal to the CCP in relation to procurement by Birmingham East and North for the provision of dental services. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Birmingham_East_and_North_Procurement_appeal.html 15 Nov 2010 NHS Herefordshire's provider services arm (Herefordshire Provider Services) is proposing to merge with Hereford Hospitals NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Herefordshire_provider_services_arm_and_Hereford_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 12 Nov 2010 NHS Dudley's provider services arm (Dudley Community Services) is proposing to merge with (i) Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (in relation to Adult Community Services); (ii) South Birmingham Community Health (in relation to Community Dental Services); and (iii) Sandwell Mental Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Mergers_Dudley_South_Birmingham_Sandwell.html 11 Nov 2010 Today the CCP published its fast-track report on the merger of NHS City & Hackney's provider services arm and Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_City_and_Hackneys_provider_services_arm_with_Homerton_University_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 10 Nov 2010 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to Phase II in the Merger of East Sussex Community Health Services with South Downs Health NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_East_Sussex_Community_Merger_of_East_Sussex_Community_Health_Services_with_South_Downs_Health_NHS_trust.html 09 Nov 2010 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to Phase II in the Merger of Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Suffolk Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Norfolk_and_Waveney_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust_and_Suffolk_Mental_Health_Partnership_NHS_Trust.html 09 Nov 2010 NHS Islington and NHS Haringey's provider services arm (Haringey & Islington Provider Services Alliance) is proposing to merge with The Whittington Hospital NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Islington_and_NHS_Haringeys_provider_services_arm_and_The_Whittington_Hospital_NHS_Trust.html 05 Nov 2010 NHS Salford's provider services arm (Salford Community Health) is proposing to merge with Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Salfords_provider_services_arm_and_Salford_Royal_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 05 Nov 2010 Today the CCP published its fast-track report on the merger of NHS Warwickshire's provider services arm with South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Warwickshires_provider_services_arm_with_South_Warwickshire_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 03 Nov 2010 NHS Oxfordshire's provider services arm (Community Health Oxfordshire) is proposing to merge with Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Oxfordshires_provider_services_arm_and_Oxfordshire_and_Buckinghamshire_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 03 Nov 2010 Today the CCP published its fast-track report on the merger of NHS Greenwich's provider services arm and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Greenwich_provider_services_arm_with_Oxleas_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 02 Nov 2010 Today the CCP published its fast-track report on the merger of NHS Berkshire West and NHS Berkshire East's provider services arms with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Berkshire_West_and_NHS_Berkshire_Easts_provider_services_arms_with_Berkshire_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 28 Oct 2010 NHS City & Hackney's provider services arm (City & Hackney Community Health Services) is proposing to merge with Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_City_and_Hackneys_provider_services_arm_with_Homerton_University_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 28 Oct 2010 Today the CCP published its fast-track report on the merger of NHS Ealing, NHS Harrow and NHS Brent's provider services arms with Ealing Hospital NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Ealing_NHS_Harrow_and_NHS_Brents_provider_services_arms_with_Ealing_Hospital_NHS_Trust.html 27 Oct 2010 NHS Warwickshire's provider services arm (Warwickshire Community Health) is proposing to merge with South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. The CCP has today accepted this case for its fast-track procedure. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Warwickshires_provider_services_arm_with_South_Warwickshire_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 21 Oct 2010 The provider services arm for NHS Greenwich is proposing to merge with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. The CCP has today accepted this case for its fast-track procedure. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Greenwich_provider_services_arm_with_Oxleas_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 20 Oct 2010 Today the CCP had published its fast-track report on the merger of NHS Enfield's provider services arm with Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Enfields_provider_services_arm_with_Barnet_Enfield_and_Haringey_Mental_Health_NHS_Trust.html 19 Oct 2010 NHS Berkshire West's provider services arm (NHS Berkshire West Community Health) and NHS Berkshire East's provider services arm (Berkshire East Community Health Services) are proposing to merge with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The CCP has today accepted this case for its fast-track procedure. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Berkshire_West_and_NHS_Berkshire_Easts_provider_services_arms_with_Berkshire_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 14 Oct 2010 NHS Ealing and NHS Harrow's provider services arm (Ealing and Harrow Community Services) and NHS Brent's provider services arm (Brent Community Services) are proposing to merge with Ealing Hospital NHS Trust. The CCP has today accepted this case for its fast-track procedure. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Ealing_NHS_Harrow_and_NHS_Brents_provider_services_arms_with_Ealing_Hospital_NHS_Trust.html 14 Oct 2010 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to phase 2 on its inquiry in the Merger of the provider services arms of South Birmingham PCT, Heart of Birmingham teaching PCT and Birmingham East and North PCT. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_the_provider_services_arms_of_South_Birmingham_PCT_Heart_of_Birmingham_teaching_PCT_and_Birmingham_East_and_North_PCT.html 08 Oct 2010 Today the CCP has published its report on the NHS North of Tyne Procurement appeal http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/NHS_North_of_Tyne_procurement_appeal.html 07 Oct 2010 Today the CCP had published its report on the merger of NHS Hillingdon's provider services arm and Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Hillingdons_provider_services_arm_and_Central_and_North_West_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 07 Oct 2010 NHS Enfield's provider services arm (Enfield Community Health Services) is proposing to merge with Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Enfields_provider_services_arm_with_Barnet_Enfield_and_Haringey_Mental_Health_NHS_Trust.html 06 Oct 2010 The CCP has today published its fast track report on the merger of Lambeth PCT and Southwark PCT provider arms with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Lambeths_and_NHS_Southwarks_provider_services_arms_and_Guys_and St_Thomass_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 29 Sep 2010 Outer North East London Community Services (ONEL) and North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Outer_North_East_London_Community_Services_and_North_East_London NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 29 Sep 2010 Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Suffolk Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Norfolk_and_Waveney_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust_and_Suffolk_Mental_Health_Partnership_NHS_Trust.html 24 Sep 2010 NHS Hillingdon's provider services arm (Hillingdon Community Health) is proposing to merge with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Hillingdons_provider_services_arm_and_Central_and_North_West_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 24 Sep 2010 The provider services arm for East Sussex Downs and Weald PCT and Hastings and Rother PCT (East Sussex Community Health Services) is proposing to merge with South Downs Health NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_East_Sussex_Community_Merger_of_East_Sussex_Community_Health_Services_with_South_Downs_Health_NHS_trust.html 22 Sep 2010 The CCP has today published its report on the merger of South-West Essex PCT's provider services arm with North East London NHS Foundation Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger-of-South-West-Essex-provider-services-arm-and-North-East-London-NHS-Foundation-Trust.html 17 Sep 2010 NHS Lambeth's provider services arm and NHS Southwark's provider services arm are proposing to merge with Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust. The CCP has today accepted this case for its fast-track procedure and requests any submissions by 28 September 2010. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_NHS_Lambeths_and_NHS_Southwarks_provider_services_arms_and_Guys_and St_Thomass_NHS_Foundation_Trust.html 16 Sep 2010 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to phase 2 on its inquiry in the Merger of Wandsworth PCT's provider services arm and St George's Healthcare NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Wandsworth_PCT_provider_services_arm_and_St_George_Healthcare_NHS_trust.html 10 Sep 2010 South Birmingham PCT provider services arm (South Birmingham Community Health), Heart of Birmingham PCT provider services arm (HOBt Community Services) and Birmingham East and North PCT provider services arm (BEN Community Health Services) are proposing to merge. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_the_provider_services_arms_of_South_Birmingham_PCT_Heart_of_Birmingham_teaching_PCT_and_Birmingham_East_and_North_PCT.html 24 Aug 2010 The CCP has today published new guidelines for comment. Individuals and organisations with an interest in the CCP's approach to applying the Principles and Rules should take the opportunity to review the revised guidelines and provide any further comments no later than 27 September 2010 to info@ccpanel.gsi.gov.uk]]>. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/reports-and-guidance/consultations.html 16 Aug 2010 Today the CCP has published the report for the merger of Buckinghamshire PCT's provider services arm with Buckinghamshire Hospital NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Buckinghamshire_PCT's_provider_services_arm_with_Buckinghamshire_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 13 Aug 2010 Dr Ross Hobson t/a Windmill Dental Suite has brought a procurement appeal to the CCP in relation to a procurement by NHS North of Tyne for the provision of NHS Primary Care Specialist Orthodontic Services. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/NHS_North_of_Tyne_procurement_appeal.html 11 Aug 2010 NHS Wandsworth is proposing to merge its provider arm with St George's Healthcare NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Wandsworth_PCT_provider_services_arm_and_St_George_Healthcare_NHS_trust.html 04 Aug 2010 The CCP has published its intention to proceed to Phase II on its inquiry into the North West Specialist Commissioning Team conduct complaint. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North-West-Specialist-Commissioning-Team-conduct-complaint.html 28 Jul 2010 NHS South West Essex is proposing to merge its provider arm with North East London NHS FT. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger-of-South-West-Essex-provider-services-arm-and-North-East-London-NHS-Foundation-Trust.html 23 Jul 2010 Hanover Healthcare (the trading name of Revona LLP) has asked the CCP to assess whether the North West Specialist Commissioning Team (NWSCT) has acted inconsistently with the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/North-West-Specialist-Commissioning-Team-conduct-complaint.html 02 Jun 2010 Today the CCP has published the report for the merger of the Croydon PCT provider services arm with Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger-of-Croydon-PCT-provider-services-arm-and-Mayday-Healthcare-NHS-Trust.html 28 May 2010 Today the CCP has published the report for the merger of Lewisham PCT's provider services arm with Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger-of-Croydon-PCT-provider-services-arm-and-Mayday-Healthcare-NHS-Trust.html 28 May 2010 The CCP has recommended to the Department of Health that the proposed merger of the provider services arms of Ealing PCT (Ealing Provider Services) and Harrow PCT (Harrow Provider Services) with Ealing Hospital NHS Trust (Ealing Hospital) is consistent with the Principles and Rules. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger-of-Ealing-PCTs-provider-services-arm-Harrow-PCTs-provider-services-arm-and-Ealing-Hospital-NHS-Trust.html 06 Apr 2010 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to Phase II on its inquiry into the merger of Buckinghamshire PCT's provider services arm and Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Buckinghamshire_PCT's_provider_services_arm_with_Buckinghamshire_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 06 Apr 2010 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. http://ccpanel.org.uk/reports-and-guidance/index.html 06 Apr 2010 The CCP has decided to take no further action in relation to the proposed merger of the Community Service Provider Arms of NHS Mid Essex and NHS South East Essex, following NHS South East Essex's confirmation there was no intention to proceed with the proposed merger. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger-of-South-East-Essex-provider-services-arm-and-Mid-Essex-provider-services-arm.html 01 Apr 2010 The CCP has decided to recommence its review of the proposed merger of Ealing PCT's provider services arm, Harrow PCT's provider services arm and Ealing Hospital NHS Trust following outstanding information requests being satisfied. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger-of-Ealing-PCTs-provider-services-arm-Harrow-PCTs-provider-services-arm-and-Ealing-Hospital-NHS-Trust.html 31 Mar 2010 The CCP has recommended to the Department of Health and Monitor that the proposed merger of Newham Community Health and Care Services with East London NHS Foundation Trust be allowed to proceed. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/East-London-NHS-Foundation-Trust-aquisition-of-Newham.html 10 Mar 2010 The CCP has decided to take no further action in respect of this conduct case, following information received from the Department of Health. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/NHSGreatYarmouthWaveneyConductComplaint.html 03 Mar 2010 The CCP will examine the costs and benefits of the proposal by Croydon PCT to transfer its provider services arm (Croydon Community Health Services) to Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, and requests any submissions by 5 March 2010. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger-of-Croydon-PCT-provider-services-arm-and-Mayday-Healthcare-NHS-Trust.html 19 Feb 2010 The Department of Health and Monitor have welcomed the findings of the Cooperation and Competition Panel's (CCP) study of restrictions on consultants' use of their non-contracted hours and has recommended all NHS consultants and employers take account of the report's conclusions. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/nhs-consultants-non-contracted-hours.html 15 Feb 2010 The CCP will examine the costs and benefits of the proposal by Buckinghamshire PCT to transfer its provider services arm (Community Health Buckinghamshire) to Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger_of_Buckinghamshire_PCT's_provider_services_arm_with_Buckinghamshire_Hospitals_NHS_Trust.html 15 Feb 2010 The CCP has today published the Issues Statement on the NHS Great Yarmouth & Waveney conduct complaint and invites submissions on it by 24 February 2010. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/content/cases/NHSGreatYarmouthWaveneyConductComplaint/Issues-Statement.pdf 12 Feb 2010 The CCP has recommended to the Department of Health that the proposed merger of Portsmouth Community and Mental Health Services and Southampton Community Healthcare be allowed to proceed. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Portsmouth-Southhampton-Merger.html 11 Feb 2010 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to Phase Two on its inquiry into the Merger of South-East Essex's provider services arm and Mid-Essex's provider services arm. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger-of-South-East-Essex-provider-services-arm-and-Mid-Essex-provider-services-arm.html 11 Feb 2010 The Co-operation and Competition Panel (CCP) has recommended to the Department of Health and Monitor that the proposed mergers of one part of the Bexley Care Trust community services provider unit with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and another part with South London Healthcare Trust be allowed to proceed. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merge-of-Bexley-Care-Trust-with-Oxleas-NHS-Foundation-Trust-and-South-London-Healthcare-Trust.html 09 Feb 2010 The CCP will examine the costs and benefits of the proposed merger under its merger guidelines to assess whether it could be expected to have an adverse effect on patients or taxpayers. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/East-London-NHS-Foundation-Trust-aquisition-of-Newham.html 13 Jan 2010 NHS Portsmouth and NHS Southampton City are proposing to merge their provider arms. NHS Southampton City will act as the host PCT. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Portsmouth-Southhampton-Merger.html 05 Jan 2010 ACEVO and NHS Partners Network have asked the CCP to assess whether Great Yarmouth & Waveney Primary Care Trust (PCT) has acted inconsistently with the Principles and Rules of Cooperation and Competition by preventing non-NHS providers from participating in a recent tender. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/NHSGreatYarmouthWaveneyConductComplaint.html 21 Dec 2009 The CCP finds NHS Kingston's decision to deny the opening of a new branch surgery to be inconsistent with the Principles and Rules for Co-operation and Competition http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Churchill-Medical-Centre-and-Kingston-Primary-Care-Trust.html 18 Dec 2009 South-East Essex PCT and Mid-Essex PCT are proposing to merge their provider arms. South-East Essex will act as the host NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger-of-South-East-Essex-provider-services-arm-and-Mid-Essex-provider-services-arm.html 11 Dec 2009 Bexley Care Trust is proposing to transfer its adult community health services and universal children's community health services to Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and transfer its specialist children's community health services with South London Healthcare NHS Trust.* http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merge-of-Bexley-Care-Trust-with-Oxleas-NHS-Foundation-Trust-and-South-London-Healthcare-Trust.html 10 Dec 2009 The Cooperation and Competition Panel has advised the Department of Health and Monitor that the proposed acquisition of Bedfordshire and Luton Partnership NHS Trust by South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is consistent with the merger provisions of the Principles and Rules of Cooperation and Competition. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Acquisition-of-Bedfordshire-and-Luton-Partnership-NHS-Trust.html 18 Nov 2009 West Sussex Health is proposing to merge its provider arm with South Downs Health NHS Trust, which will act as the host NHS Trust. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger-of-West-Sussex-Provider-Services-and-South-Downs-Health-NHS-Trust.html 28 Oct 2009 The Co-operation and Competition Panel (CCP) has recommended to the Department of Health that the proposed merger of NHS Richmond and NHS Hounslow provider arms be allowed to proceed but issues a warning based on its findings. The recommendation follows a review of the proposed merger under the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger-NHS-Richmond-Twickenham-Hounslow-Provider-Arms.html 12 Oct 2009 The CCP's Clinical Reference Group will provide expert clinical advice on issues under consideration by the CCP. The Group's advice will be a key element in understanding how cooperation, patient choice and competition can be effective in improving services for NHS patients and delivering value for taxpayers. http://ccpanel.org.uk/about-the-ccp/clinical-reference-group.html 02 Oct 2009 The Cooperation and Competition Panel (CCP) advises that restrictions on consultants' ability to work for other providers of NHS-funded services in their non-contracted hours will reduce patient choice, limit innovation and undermine investment at a time when the NHS is striving to deliver high quality care in more patient-centred and cost-effective ways. http://ccpanel.org.uk/cases/nhs-consultants-non-contracted-hours.html 24 Sep 2009 The CCP has published its decision to proceed to phase 2 on its inquiry into the acquisition of Bedfordshire and Luton Partnership Trust http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Acquisition-of-Bedfordshire-and-Luton-Partnership-NHS-Trust.html 17 Sep 2009 NHS Richmond and Twickenham and NHS Hounslow are proposing to merge their provider services arms, through a business transfer of NHS Hounslow's provider services to NHS Richmond, which will act as the host primary care trust. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Merger-NHS-Richmond-Twickenham-Hounslow-Provider-Arms.html 14 Aug 2009 The Cooperation and Competition Panel (CCP) has recommended to Monitor that an Integrated Care Organisation (ICO) pilot that would see City Hospitals Sunderland acquire the Church View medical practice in Sunderland be allowed to proceed. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Integrated-care-pilot-scheme-City-Hospitals-Sunderland-NHS-Foundation-Trust-Church-View-Medical-Practice.html 07 Aug 2009 NHS Derby City is in the process of transferring the majority of the community services provided by Derby City Provider Services (DCPS) to Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DHFT). The CCP will examine the costs and benefits of the proposed merger under its merger guidelines to assess whether it could be expected to have an adverse effect on patients or taxpayers. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Transfer-services-Derby-City-Provider-Services-Derby-Hospitals-NHS-Foundation-Trust.html 24 Jul 2009 The Cooperation and Competition Panel (CCP) has decided that the proposed acquisition of Bedfordshire and Luton Partnership NHS Trust (BLPT) by one of four shortlisted bidders meets the CCP's acceptance criteria for a merger reference. As a result, the CCP is accepting this case with its investigation starting from the date of this notice. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/Acquisition-of-Bedfordshire-and-Luton-Partnership-NHS-Trust.html 10 Jul 2009 Churchill Medical Centre has complained to the CCP that Kingston Primary Care Trust (PCT) has breached the Principles and Rules of Cooperation and Competition by preventing it from opening a new branch surgery at 164 Tudor Drive, Kingston. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/churchill-medical-centre-and-kingston-primary-care-trust.html 7 Jul 2009 The Co-operation and Competition Panel (CCP) has recommended to Monitor that the proposed transfer of NHS Barking & Dagenham's community health services business to North East London Foundation Trust be allowed to proceed. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/ccp-news/index.html 30 Jun 2009 The Co-operation and Competition Panel (CCP) today published its notice of possible recommendations for the NHS consultants' non-contracted hours case. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/nhs-consultants-non-contracted-hours.html 18 Jun 2009 The Co-operation and Competition Panel (CCP) today published two discussion papers as part of its study of restrictions on NHS consultants' ability to work for alternative providers of NHS-funded services during their non-contracted hours. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/nhs-consultants-non-contracted-hours.html 8 Jun 2009 NHS Barking & Dagenham is planning to transfer its community health services business to North East London Foundation Trust for a two-year period prior to the retendering of its community health services contracts. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/transfer-of-nhs-barking-dagenham.html 21 May 2009 The Co-operation and Competition Panel has been asked to look at restrictions on consultants' non-contracted hours. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/cases/nhs-consultants-non-contracted-hours.html 14 Apr 2009 The Co-operation and Competition Panel begins its work today with a clear purpose to help ensure NHS-funded services deliver high quality care for patients and value for money for taxpayers. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/ccp-news/index.html 30 Jan 2009 The full membership of the new Co-operation and Competition Panel for NHS-funded services was announced today by its Chairman, Lord Carter of Coles. http://www.ccpanel.org.uk/ccp-news/index.html 27 Jan 2009