• User-friendly and practical approach to a complex subject • Reflects on theory but uniquely offers helpful insight and practical tools • Examines current issues that are essential for today’s commissionerCommissioners for health and social care. Predominantly commissioners in integrated care systems but may also include commissioners: • At a regional level • At a national level (NHS England) • Public health commissioners.Are you a health and social care commissioner navigating the ever-changing commissioning landscape? With challenges such as limited funding, changing demands and global pandemics, we need to be clear on why, what and how we commission effectively. This book offers you a warm welcome into the often-complex world of healthcare commissioning. Amanda J. Hughes shares personal insights from her commissioning career and practical guidance that will demystify the commissioning cycle and ease the journey as you strive to achieve the best outcomes for the population. This book will help you to ensure valuable resources are directed to those with most need, that care is fair and accessible and that the solutions you put into place are sustainable for the longer term.This book offers you a warm welcome into the often-complex world of healthcare commissioning. Amanda J. Hughes shares personal insights from her commissioning career and practical guidance that will demystify the commissioning cycle and ease the journey as you strive to achieve the best outcomes. This book will help you to ensure resources are directed appropriately, that care is fair and accessible and that your solutions are sustainable.