Creating a Patient-Led NHS
The government publishes plans for a more patient-led NHS, combining commissioning reform, organisational change and greater choice over where treatment is received.
Role range: 2005-2007
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Patricia Hewitt Biography and Timeline
Follow Patricia Hewitt through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Patricia Hewitt, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2005–2006Years on this page
2005
NHS Connecting for Health
NHS Connecting for Health takes forward national digital infrastructure, including electronic referrals, prescribing, imaging systems and components of the NHS Care Records Service.
Role range: 2005-2007
Practice-Based Commissioning
Practice-based commissioning gives GP practices indicative budgets and a role in redesigning local services, seeking to influence referrals and improve use of resources.
Role range: 2005-2007
2006
Our Health Our Care Our Say
The government publishes a community-care White Paper promoting more treatment outside hospitals, stronger primary care, prevention and support for people with long-term conditions.
Role range: 2005-2007
Strategic Health Authority and PCT Reorganisation
The NHS reduces the number of strategic health authorities and primary care trusts, creating larger commissioning organisations and seeking lower administrative costs.
Role range: 2005-2007
NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
The NHS launches a national bowel-cancer screening programme for older adults, extending population screening to a cancer affecting both men and women.
Role range: 2005-2007
Records, sources and methodology
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