CHPs had four roles within their locality: In 2003 it was announced that CHPs would be set up as a means to devolve more power to frontline staff, and allow the NHS to work more effectively with other organisations, such as local authorities and the voluntary sector.
[5] The review found there was limited evidence to show CHPs had brought about widespread sustained improvements in services.
The North Lanarkshire CHP included a population of approximately 16,500 from the Chryston, Moodiesburn, Muirhead and Stepps districts of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
The South Lanarkshire CHP included a population of approximately 55,000 from the Cambuslang and Rutherglen areas of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Note: In some areas, CHPs are known as Community Health and Care Partnerships (CHCPs).