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<p>The market rent increases on NHS Property Services’ buildings have been permanently
funded through clinical commissioning group (CCG) allocations, which are expected
to be partners in integrated care systems.</p><p>CCG are expected to distribute the
additional market rent funding to occupiers of NHS Property Services properties through,
for example, health services contracts or rent reimbursement, where applicable. Where
there are funding disputes there are matters for local commissioners and providers
to agree.</p><p>Where there are billing disputes, NHS Property Services works with
occupiers and commissioners as necessary to ensure the basis of charging is accurate
and is fully understood and agreed by each party.</p><p>The most complex disputes
involving National Health Service occupiers are reviewed by the Department and if
necessary escalated to an independent arbitration panel to determine.</p><p> </p>
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