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Health Bill
Information relating to the Health Bill, which was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 May 2026.
The Health Bill (‘the bill’) is integral to our investment and modernisation agenda to improve patient care. The bill will:
- improve patient safety and experience through a new single patient record, enabling joined-up, proactive care and empowering patients
- put power and resources in the hands of frontline NHS organisations by abolishing NHS England and stripping back national bureaucracy
- clarify the role of local health bodies, giving them real flexibility to design and deliver health services to best meet the needs of their local populations
These are necessary steps to reduce inefficiency, encourage innovation and support early intervention to help people stay well for longer. This will help strengthen the NHS so that it’s:
- there for patients when they need it
- a better place for staff to work
- better value for taxpayers
The Health Bill in Parliament.
Impact assessments
Equality impact assessments
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Published 14 May 2026