The New NHS: A guide, by Allysson M. Pollock, Alison Talbot-Smith.
"The NHS is now essentially a funder of care, while the provision of care is through a diverse system of providers, including the private sector. At the same time the funding, organization and accountability frameworks have been dismantled and reconfigured at every level. The changes are confusing, not only to the general public but also to those working in health care. Many people would like to know more about the new NHS, but there is little information easily available, and they don't know where to look for guidance. The New NHS Explained has been published to fill that knowledge gap"