The framework agreement defines how the Department of Health and Social Care and Health Education England will work together to serve patients, the public and the taxpayer. It sets out roles, responsibilities, governance and accountability arrangements.
Published 26 February 2019 Last updated 11 July 2019 +show all updates
Section 3 has been amended to clarify NHS Improvement's role in developing HEE, the signing off of the business plan, and that HEE's longer term planning will take account of the NHS Long Term Plan and People Plan. Section 4 has been amended to include the quarterly finance and performance meetings that take place in the run-up to the formal accountability meetings.