THE MP for East Thurrock has said the establishment of a Clinical Commissioning Group in Thurrock is “a step in the right direction”.
Stephen Metcalfe met with key members of the group to discuss the future of the delivery of health services in the borough.
The CCG is the organisation that will soon take over the Primary Care Trust. It will be responsible for commissioning and delivering the local health agenda, aimed at improving health care provision.
It will be headed up by clinicians and professionals.
Mr Metcalfe said: “The establishment of a CCG in Thurrock is undoubtedly a step in the right direction.
“It will put the NHS back in the hands of local practitioners who best know how to meet local needs.
“I am actively ensuring I am well informed about this changeover.”
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