East Surrey CCG stripped of autonomy over £25m debt

MANAGEMENT of the GP-led group which commissions healthcare in Tandridge, Reigate, Redhill and Horley has been taken over by NHS England.Debt-ridden East Surrey Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been placed under legal directions, effectively stripping its autonomy to appoint board members and make key decisions.It means NHS England will oversee the appointment of the chief officer and chief finance officer and all other management posts, and oversee its financial recovery plan.The...

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