Health and Social Care Bill

The Health and Social Care Bill was introduced into Parliament on 19 January 2011. The Bill is a crucial part of the Government’s vision to modernise the NHS so that it is built around patients, led by health professionals and focused on delivering world-class healthcare outcomes.

Health and Social Care Act explained

A series of factsheets on the Health and Social Care Act 2012 explain particular topics contained in the Act, including its key themes. They include case studies of the policy in action, or answer frequently asked questions about the topic. … Read more → – Health and Social Care Act explained

Published: 15 June, 2012

Next steps for transition set out

Sir David Nicholson

NHS Chief Executive Sir David Nicholson has written to NHS staff about transition arrangements, following the passing of the Health and Social Care Bill. Sir David says the passage of the Bill provides clarity and certainty about future direction and … Read more → – Next steps for transition set out

Published: 29 March, 2012

Why any change to the NHS is always opposed

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Health Minister Simon Burns on how the same arguments against change by a small and very vocal minority are to the detriment of a more meaningful conversation about the NHS Opposition to change is part of the NHS’s history. You … Read more → – Why any change to the NHS is always opposed

Published: 14 March, 2012

Health and Social Care Bill amendments published

Amendments to the Health and Social Care Bill, along with briefing notes setting out the details of the amendments, have been published today. The amendments will provide on-going reassurance that the NHS will always operate in the interests of patients. … Read more → – Health and Social Care Bill amendments published

Published: 5 March, 2012

Choice and competition: those who say we should simply drop part 3 of the Bill are simply wrong

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Health Minister Simon Burns on how well-regulated competition will offer people real choice and help drive up the quality of care Tomorrow, the House of Lords will begin its reporting on part 3 of the Health and Social Care Bill. … Read more → – Choice and competition: those who say we should simply drop part 3 of the Bill are simply wrong

Published: 5 March, 2012