Healthcare White Papers and Legislation
Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS
The NHS White Paper, Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS, sets out the Government's long-term vision for the future of the NHS. The vision builds on the core values and principles of the NHS - a comprehensive service, available to all, free at the point of use, based on need, not ability to pay.
Health and Social Care Bill - 2011
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.
Download the amended bill here
The Personal Care at Home Act 2010 and charging for re-ablement
This circular advises councils of the legal position on charging for
re-ablement, the development of re-ablement services with the £70m
allocation via the NHS in 2010/11 in support of post hospital discharge,
and confirms that the Personal Care at Home Act will not be
implemented.
Healthy Lives, Healthy People: Update and way forward
This policy statement reaffirms the Government's bold vision for a new public health system. It sets out the progress we have made in developing our vision for public health, and a timeline for completing the operational design of this work through a series of Public Health System Reform Updates.
