As in previous years, all commissioners and providers are required to
vary all contracts, which will run on beyond 31st March 2013 in order
to incorporate policy requirements for the coming commissioning year. For the year 2013/14 these policy requirements are those set out in Everyone Counts: Planning for Patients 2013/14
and supporting guidance. In addition, contracts need to be varied to
reflect the new and developing organisational structure and regulatory
framework put in place by the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and
supporting secondary legislation.
