Whether an interest held by another person gives rise to a conflict of interest will depend upon the nature of the relationship between that person and the Individual, and the role of the Individual within the CCG. Potential conflicts of interest Where an Individual has an interest, or becomes aware of an interest, which could lead to a conflict of interest in the event of the group considering an action or decision in relation to that interest, this must be considered as a potential conflict. A potential conflict of interest will include, but is not limited to: a direct pecuniary interest: where an Individual may financially benefit from the consequences of a commissioning decision; an indirect pecuniary interest: for example, where an Individual is a partner, member or shareholder in an organisation that will benefit financially from the consequences of a commissioning decision; a non-pecuniary interest: where an Individual holds a nonremunerative or not-for-profit interest in an organisation, that could benefit from the consequences of a commissioning decision (for example, where an Individual is a trustee of a voluntary provider that is bidding for a contract); a non-pecuniary personal benefit: where an Individual may enjoy a qualitative benefit from the consequence of a commissioning decision which cannot be given a monetary value (for example, a reconfiguration of hospital services which might result in the closure of a busy clinic next door to an Individual’s house); where an Individual is closely related to, or in a relationship, including friendship, with an individual in the above categories. If in doubt the Individual concerned should assume that a potential conflict of interest exists. Examples of potential conflicts of interest would include: where an Individual is a provider of services; where clinical leaders have a financial interest in a provider company; where GPs may refer their patients to a provider company in which they have a financial interest;
Visitors in attendance who participate in the meeting must also follow the meeting protocol and declare any interests in a timely manner. Following the meeting 11. All new interests declared at the meeting should be promptly updated onto the declaration of interest form. Individual(s) declaring interest(s) 12. All new completed declarations of interest should be transferred onto the register of interests. Designated person responsible for registers of interest
APPENDIX 10 - TEMPLATE REGISTER OF INTERESTS Name Current position (s) held in the CCG i.e. Governing Body member; Committee member; Member practice; CCG employee or other Declared Interest (Name of the organisation and nature of business) Type of Interest Is the interest direct or indirect ? Nature of Interest Date of Interest Action taken to mitigate risk From To Financial Interest Non-Financial Professional Interest Non-Financial Personal Interest
APPENDIX 12: TEMPLATE REGISTER OF PROCUREMENT DECISIONS AND CONTRACTS AWARDED Ref No Contract/ Service title Procurement description Existing contract or new procurement (if existing include details) Procurement type – CCG procurement, collaborative procurement with partners CCG clinical lead CCG contract manger Decision making process and name of decision making committee Summary of conflicts of interest declared and how these were managed Contract awarded (supplier name & registered address) Contract value (£) (Total) Contract value (£) to CCG