David Stout
David Stout is deputy chief executive of the NHS Confederations and director of the Primary Care Trust Network.
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Recent stories
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David Stout: what did PCTs ever do for us?
Looking at PCTs’ proud legacy.
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Why public and patient engagement must work in the new commissioning system
Patient involvement has always been integral to NHS services, so it is vital that commissioners now ensure local people respond to engagement opportunities, says David Stout.
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The NHS Commissioning Board must support CCGs, not overshadow them
Amid the controversy around the government’s NHS reforms, relatively little attention has been given to the role of the NHS Commissioning Board.
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