options appraisal

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options appraisal

A UK term of art for a systematic evaluation of the relative pros and cons of alternative options in meeting specific health objectives before resources are committed to one or more programmes.

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The spokesman added that the options appraisal document was "an informal piece of work".

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They will be asked at Bishop Auckland Food Festival as part of a wider options appraisal, led by Durham County Council.

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"The interim conclusions include the recommendation any future use of the property should follow a full options appraisal of the future use.

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English Heritage's approval of an Options Appraisal and Conservation Management Plan for Bells Farm in Druids Heath will lead to the restoration of the East Wing and new rooms for the community to use and hire for various functions and projects.

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An options appraisal will now be carried out to identify suitable sites for the adventure ground.

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The six month "options appraisal exercise" aims to find out the best way forward for students and staff into the next decade.

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Yesterday, the council launched its Housing Options Appraisal - a review which every council in the country which still has its own stock will have to undergo following a government directive.

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A British firm, WS Atkins, has won a call-off contract to provide technical support to the National Centre for Risk Analysis and Options Appraisal within the UK Environment Agency.

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SIR, - At Aberdeen City Council's annual budget meeting in March, councillors agreed to carry out an options appraisal to consider the future delivery model for the Beach Ballroom.

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Local MSPs spoke out against the topscoring option, with SNP constituency members calling for the controversial options appraisal process to be re-run and Labour members backing a new building on the current site.