We are the guardians of the NHS, holding
to account local commissioners. Our role is to relay and explain
national policy, set direction and support and develop all NHS
Trust bodies (Primary Care Trusts and NHS Trusts providing acute,
mental health and ambulance services).
We ensure that local health systems
operate effectively and efficiently for our population of 4.3
million people. This includes making certain that national
standards and priorities are met so that the population of the East
Midlands is cared for in high quality, safe environments and
services are continuously improved and developed. An absolute
priority for us is improving health and reducing
inequalities.
The East Midlands has nine Primary Care
Trusts (PCTs). They are the leaders of the local health communities
and are responsible for commissioning health and healthcare
services for their local population. These organisations hold their
community’s share of the regional NHS budget of £6 billion. They
serve a range of rural, inner city and urban
populations.
NHS East Midlands was formally established
on 1 July 2006, replacing the former Leicestershire,
Northamptonshire and Rutland Strategic Health Authority
and Trent Strategic Health Authority.
We are ultimately responsible to the
Secretary of State for Health.
Our
partners
Working with partner organisations is a
key role for NHS East Midlands. Our close relationship with
the
Government
Office enables the SHA to
influence those who can affect the broader determinants of health
as well as ensuring the NHS can contribute to regional prosperity
through close links with
East
Midlands Development
Agency and the
East
Midlands Regional
Assembly.
NHS East Midlands also promotes ‘joined up
service’ provision between health and social care, supporting PCTs
to work in partnership with local authorities to secure better
joint working solutions and seamless care for those who access both
services.
Statistical
information
The
East
Midlands Public Health Observatory
gathers and publishes a wealth of
health-related statistical information.
