LOCAL NHS STAFF TO SET SOME OF THEIR OWN IMPROVEMENT TARGETS

Staff working in the National Health Service at local level are to play a bigger role in deciding health and healthcare improvement targets under proposals in the operating framework for 2007-08. Local councils will also be involved in part of this process according to the Framework, which has been announced by the NHS Chief Executive David Nicholson and which sets out priorities for service over the next year and his expectations for progress on reform and improvement.

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LYONS SEEKS MORE VIEWS AS INQUIRY DELAY IS CRITICISED

Sir Michael Lyons has taken the first steps in gathering views on the implications for local government of recent reports on planning, transport and skills. Last week, in his pre-budget review, the Chancellor announced a further delay in the publication of the Lyons inquiry report so Sir Michael could look at the three areas, but that move has been criticised for its lack of joined up thinking.

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By Sir David VarneyThe review was commission by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. It is concerned with how to save government, citizens and business time and money by examining the scope for integrating front-line service delivery.

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