are leading two of the work streams, supported by programme management and subject expertise. Visits have been made by Cluster Operational Leads to CCGs who recognise the requirement to deliver NHS 111 by 1st April 2013 but are clearly concerned around the potential cost implications and have reservations around clinical confidence in the assessment tool. Discussion is taking place with colleagues at Connecting for Health to set up road shows to enable GPs to test the tool, to receive an update from clinicians from pilot sites around their experience of the tool in order to build up confidence. Nevertheless it is recognised that CCGs are facing conflicting pressures on their time at this moment and the level of engagement in the planning of NHS 111 needs to built on as we move towards procurement and selection of preferred provider and the implementation phase. Importantly CCGs are well aware of the importance of getting the services right which will underpin the success of NHS 111. Many already recognise that NHS 111 will be an enabler to help transform local services, including primary care. It is crucial that Local operational groups have been established with wide stakeholder engagement to influence QiPP urgent care delivery at local level and ensure that local services have been redesigned in readiness for the delivery of NHS 111 otherwise the potential benefits of NHS 111 will be significantly diluted 5. Timetable for delivery Delivery of NHS 111 across Yorkshire & the Humber is intended by no later than 1 st April 2013. As the 1st April 2013 is Easter Bank Holiday we do not envisage implementation that weekend and will therefore work with the preferred provider to agree a Go Live date in advance of that weekend. We have therefore agreed the following timetable Key dates for delivery are as follows. (Please note this is supported by a more detailed Programme plan and timelines)
Planning pre procurement phase
Sept – Nov 2011
Full Business Case & Spec to PCT Cluster Boards for approval & seek endorsement CCGs
Nov/Dec 2011
Advert placed
6 January 2011
Bidder Information day
20 January 2012
Closing date for expressions of interest
13 February 2012
Rolling out NHS 111 across Yorkshire & the Humber –Board paper Nov 2011