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Definition
of
Commissioner
from
NICE Guideline NG86 - People's experience in adult social care services: improving the experience of care and support for people using adult social care services
Source
A person or organisation that plans the services that are needed by the people who live in the area the organisation covers, and ensures that services are available. Sometimes the commissioner will pay for services, but not always. The local council is the commissioner for adult social care. NHS care is commissioned separately by local clinical commissioning groups. In many areas, health and social care commissioners work together to make sure that the right services are in place for the local population. (NG86)
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