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We have set up this section so that you find out more about how we commission (fund) healthcare services - drugs, treatments and technologies - that may not be available or routinely provided by the NHS in Leeds.
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Please note that due to the technical nature of these policies there may be terms that you are unfamilar with. Should you need any advice or assistance please speak to the healthcare professional looking after you or get in touch with us and we will respond as soon as we can.
Yorkshire and the Humber Specialised Commissioning Group produced and implemented, on behalf of the 14 member PCTs, commissioning policy with respect to specialist services covered by the national definitions set. Specialised commissioning will become the responsibility of the NHS Commissioning Board in future.
To find out more about the policies relating to the specialised services covered by the group please visit the Yorkshire and Humber Specialised Commissioning Group website
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