title: New responsibilities in purchasing and developing services.
abstract: The role of nursing in the NHS commissioning structure in England is developing. Since April 2013 more than 200 clinical commissioning groups (CCGs), which comprise all GP practices in the locality, have taken on responsibility for health budgets in their areas. This article describes the challenges ahead and nurses' responsibilities in CCGs when working with local citizens and across the health and social care system to assure the delivery of high quality, safe services.
authors.affiliation: Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group, Brighton.
authors.forename: Soline
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jerram
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fox
mesh_terms: D006075:Governing Board; D009740:Nursing Staff; D006113:United Kingdom