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NHS Business Services Authority: Standards

Asked by Dr Luke EvansConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 12 February 2025UIN 29035

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will conduct a review into the performance of the NHS Business Services Authority.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) underwent an independent review in 2023 as part of the Cabinet Office led Public Body Review programme, and was assessed as ‘a high performing Arm’s-Length Body’. The review is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-business-services-authority-review-report/independent-review-of-the-nhs-business-services-authority-final-report-and-recommendations

As a Special Health Authority and Arm’s-Length Body of the Department, performance is reviewed regularly by Departmental policy teams who sponsor individual services, and a quarterly accountability meeting is held to assess the NHSBSA’s performance across all its services.

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