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16 June 1999

Consultation on regulation of the private and voluntary sectors

The consultation document recommended the establishment of a new regulatory body for private and voluntary health and social care providers.

April 1999

Extra-contractual referrals abolished

Abolishing ECRs was an attempt to prevent GPs from making referrals to consultants and hospitals not selected by their primary care groups.

1 April 1999

National Institute for Clinical Excellence

NICE aimed to reduce variation of the availability and quality of NHS services: later changing its name to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and extending into public health.

1 April 1999

Primary Care Groups

Following commitments to abolish GP fundholding in 'The new NHS' white paper, PCGs replaced family health authorities (previously responsible for commissioning primary care).

March 1999

'With respect to old age: long-term care - rights and responsibilities'

The Royal Commission on Long-Term Care reported back. It recommended that the costs of personal care be met by the state, and living and housing costs be means tested.

March 1999

NHS performance assessment framework

The NHS performance assessment framework (PAF) aimed to deliver a broader view of performance in the NHS.

1 January 1999

Caring about carers: a national strategy

The first national carers strategy was published, aiming to improve information, support and care available to carers.

December 1998

Public service agreements (PSAs)

As part of the comprehensive spending review, the government set new targets to reduce NHS waiting lists and reduce health inequalities.

1 December 1998

'Modernising social services: promoting independence, improving protection, raising standards' white paper

The government set out plans to improve provision of social services, including a new system of regulation and inspection of social care providers.

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