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<p>Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) are responsible for commissioning mental health
services, including from private sector organisations, to meet the reasonable requirements
of their patients.</p><p>When commissioning, CCGs also have a duty to consult patients
and the public at various specified stages of the commissioning process, including
when creating commissioning plans, developing and considering proposals for change
and making decisions affecting the operation of commissioning.</p><p>CCGs must ensure
that all providers, including private sector organisations, provide safe services
of the highest quality possible.</p>
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