The strategy of the organisation should be aligned with the needs of the local population, in line with the new care models, led by the vanguard sites. Therefore, it needs to be carefully developed, based on local needs assessment, national priorities, and the evidence-base. A successful strategy will provide the organisation with a set of options to help them meet their long-term goals.
What does patient and public involvement feel like?

Alison Turner explores a recent study of patient and public involvement in clinical commissioning, which found that PPI representatives are often uncertain about their role and how their contribution is used.
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