vatisation. The most shocking thing is that what is clearly a fundamental re-organisation of the NHS has not been discussed outside a circle of ministers and civil servants. Now they have withdrawn the advert, making this what appears to be a double U-turn.”
Miss Hewitt clarified yesterday that there is no question whatsoever of about privatising the NHS. She said, “Some PCTs have indicated that they would like to consider the possibility of buying in some management and support services. To give PCTs this option, the Department of Health intends to place a national framework contract with suitably qualified providers.”