Practice Based Commissioning - a definition Practice based commissioning is the Government’s proposal set out in April 2005 where all Practices or groups of Practices have the right to receive a budget from the PCT to purchase health care for their patients. They will be able to change how and where care is provided in order to benefit patients. If the alternative methods of care result in a saving then at least 70% must be spent on additional patient care by the practice with the balance being returned to the Primary Care Trust Castle Street - Farnham Patient Involvement The Farnham PBC group are keen to involve patients and the general public in the planning and provision of services within the locality which are in line with the areas needs. The Board will include a patient member but is also interested in gaining the views of any interested parties. You can contribute by clicking on the Have your Say tab to use our discussion forum or contact the Board Secretary via the Contact Us link. News The board are pleased to welcome Mayonne Coldicott as lay representative and she will take up the role commencing 23 February 2009. Mayonne has considerable links and interest in the community and I am sure will be a real asset to the board. Please read associated press release