This document describes the processes that will be used to support
planning for the next financial year. It aims to support the NHS
Commissioning Board’s national, regional and area teams to ensure that
every plan is as strong as it can be, by designing an approach that
achieves national consistency and improves quality and equity of access
to services. This should be in the context of local priorities and in
conjunction with CCGs and local health and wellbeing boards.
