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NHS Modernisation Bill

The King's Speech 2026 health bill to modernise the NHS and support public service reform so healthcare services better meet patient expectations.


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2026

44 events
14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: transferring HSSIB to CQC - equality impact assessment

Why linked: DHSC 'Health Bill: transferring HSSIB to CQC — equality impact assessment' — parallel listing of the EIA at event 61277.

Outlines the approach to assessing equality impacts of transferring the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as part of the Health Bill.

14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: ICBs as strategic commissioners - equality impact assessment

Why linked: DHSC 'Health Bill: ICBs as strategic commissioners — equality impact assessment' — published 14 May 2026 with the Bill package (parallel to event 61275).

Outlines the approach to assessing equality impacts of empowering integrated care boards (ICBs) as strategic commissioners as part of the Health Bill.

14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: single patient record and information sharing - impact assessment

Why linked: DHSC 'Health Bill: single patient record and information sharing — impact assessment' — full economic impact assessment companion to the SPR EIA at event 61278.

Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the proposals on the single patient record and information sharing as part of the Health Bill.

14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: abolishing NHS England - impact assessment

Why linked: DHSC 'Health Bill: abolishing NHS England — impact assessment' — full economic impact assessment companion to the EIA at event 61276.

Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the proposal to abolish NHS England as part of the Health Bill.

14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: structural measures to ICBs and foundation trusts - impact assessments

Why linked: DHSC 'Health Bill: structural measures to ICBs and foundation trusts — impact assessments' — full economic impact assessment for ICB/FT structural reform.

Outlines the approach to assessing the objectives, rationale, costs and benefits of the proposed changes to integrated care boards and foundation trusts as part of the Health Bill.

14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: abolishing Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch - equality impact assessment

Why linked: DHSC 'Health Bill: abolishing Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch — equality impact assessment' — fills the Healthwatch EIA gap not in the events list.

DHSC 'Health Bill: abolishing Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch — equality impact assessment' — fills the Healthwatch EIA gap not in the events list.

14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: equality impact assessments summary

Why linked: DHSC 'Health Bill: equality impact assessments summary' published 14 May 2026 — duplicate-source confirmation of the cross-Bill EIA summary.

DHSC 'Health Bill: equality impact assessments summary' published 14 May 2026 — duplicate-source confirmation of the cross-Bill EIA summary.

14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: impact assessments summary

Why linked: DHSC 'Health Bill: impact assessments summary' published 14 May 2026 — the cross-Bill economic impact assessment summary directly supporting the Bill.

DHSC 'Health Bill: impact assessments summary' published 14 May 2026 — the cross-Bill economic impact assessment summary directly supporting the Bill.

14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: equality impact assessments summary

Why linked: Equality impact assessments summary for the Health Bill – core legislative scrutiny document directly assessing impacts of policies in the Bill

Outlines the approach to assessing equality impacts of the Health Bill and provides an overview of identified impacts across all policies included in the bill.

14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: reforming the foundation trust model - equality impact assessment

Why linked: Specific equality impact assessment for reforming foundation trust model – NHS governance and structure reform within scope

Specific equality impact assessment for reforming foundation trust model – NHS governance and structure reform within scope

14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: single patient record - equality impact assessment

Why linked: Specific equality impact assessment for single patient record – digital health infrastructure policy reform within scope

Specific equality impact assessment for single patient record – digital health infrastructure policy reform within scope

14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: transferring the Health Services Safety Investigations Body to the Care Quality Commission - equality impact assessment

Why linked: Specific equality impact assessment for transferring Health Services Safety Investigations Body to CQC – regulatory framework amendment within scope

Specific equality impact assessment for transferring Health Services Safety Investigations Body to CQC – regulatory framework amendment within scope

14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: abolishing NHS England - equality impact assessment

Why linked: Specific equality impact assessment for abolishing NHS England – major structural reform within the Bill's modernisation agenda

Specific equality impact assessment for abolishing NHS England – major structural reform within the Bill's modernisation agenda

14 May 2026 | Impact assessment Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health Bill: ICBs as strategic commissioners - equality impact assessment

Why linked: Specific equality impact assessment for ICBs as strategic commissioners – reform of NHS governance structure within scope

Specific equality impact assessment for ICBs as strategic commissioners – reform of NHS governance structure within scope

13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly names NHS Modernisation Bill and provides official legislative programme context for this thread

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

13 May 2026 | Other Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Public health ring-fenced grant financial year 2026 to 2027: local authority circular

Why linked: Public health ring-fenced grant financial year 2026/27 circular – financial framework relevant to NHS modernisation implementation

Public health ring-fenced grant financial year 2026/27 circular – financial framework relevant to NHS modernisation implementation

13 May 2026 | Guidance Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Public health grants to local authorities: 2026 to 2027

Why linked: Public health grants to local authorities 2026/27 – funding allocation document relevant to NHS service delivery reform and local integration

The public health grant allocations and monetary conditions for local authorities to improve health in local populations.

13 May 2026 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked commitment

King's Speech announces NHS Modernisation Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the NHS Modernisation Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 health bill to modernise the NHS and support public service reform so healthcare services better meet patient expectations.

8 May 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: 2026 Statutory Instrument amending Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, which is explicitly cited as statutory basis; directly implements regulatory framework reform in scope

These Regulations amend the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (“the 2014 Regulations”).

6 May 2026 | Research Office for Health Improvement and Disparities linked direct

Public Health Outcomes Framework: May 2026 data update

Why linked: Public Health Outcomes Framework data update provides contemporary evidence base for NHS modernisation policy-making and demonstrates trends in public health that inform structural and service delivery reforms.

This interactive tool presents indicators that help health and care professionals and the public understand trends in public health.

6 May 2026 | Other Office for Health Improvement and Disparities linked direct

Public Health Outcomes Framework

Why linked: Public Health Outcomes Framework is a strategic measurement tool directly relevant to NHS modernisation's service delivery and performance monitoring objectives, particularly for understanding health system performance trends needed to support the modernisation agenda.

The Public Health Outcomes Framework examines indicators that help us understand trends in public health.

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the repercussions of the abolition of NHS England on the operation of Section 7A of the National Health Service Act 2006 with respect…

Why linked: Written question directly addressing abolition of NHS England and Section 7A of NHS Act 2006, core governance reform in scope of modernisation bill

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the repercussions of the abolition of NHS England on the operation of Section 7A of the National Health Service Act 2006 with respect to public health commissioning for vaccinations.

28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will publish the legal direction under Section 254 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 that disapplies patient opt-outs for the NHS Federated Data Platform.

Why linked: Written question about Section 254 Health and Social Care Act 2012 directions, directly relevant to delegated powers and statutory basis

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will publish the legal direction under Section 254 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 that disapplies patient opt-outs for the NHS Federated Data Platform.

25 Mar 2026 | Other Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

NHS reform and the future of the health service

Why linked: Wes Streeting speech 'NHS reform and the future of the health service' (25 March 2026) — substantive Secretary of State articulation of the modernisation case in the pre-Bill window.

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting spoke in London on the steps being taken to reform the health service.

25 Mar 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will require NHS England to use its powers under section 14Z61 of the National Health Service Act 2006 to ensure that integrated care boards allow the prescription of liothyronine where clinically appropriate.

Why linked: Written question on NHS England powers under section 14Z61 NHS Act 2006 re integrated care boards, core governance mechanism in scope

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will require NHS England to use its powers under section 14Z61 of the National Health Service Act 2006 to ensure that integrated care boards allow the prescription of liothyronine where clinically appropriate.

24 Mar 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what threshold NHS England applies when determining whether to take action against an integrated care board under section 14Z61 of the National Health Service Act 2006.

Why linked: Written question on section 14Z61 threshold application for integrated care board action, directly relevant to NHS governance reform

To ask His Majesty's Government what threshold NHS England applies when determining whether to take action against an integrated care board under section 14Z61 of the National Health Service Act 2006.

13 Mar 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many requests to call in a reconfiguration of NHS services his Department has received under Schedule 10A of the National Health Service Act 2006 since 31 January 2024; and in how many cases he

Why linked: Written question on service reconfiguration call-in requests under Schedule 10A NHS Act 2006, relates to service delivery governance reform

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many requests to call in a reconfiguration of NHS services his Department has received under Schedule 10A of the National Health Service Act 2006 since 31 January 2024; …

13 Mar 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many notifiable reconfigurations have been notified to his Department under Schedule 10A of the National Health Service Act 2006 since 31 January 2024; and how many of those related to the perm

Why linked: Written question on notifiable reconfigurations under Schedule 10A NHS Act 2006, relates to service delivery modernisation mechanisms

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many notifiable reconfigurations have been notified to his Department under Schedule 10A of the National Health Service Act 2006 since 31 January 2024; and how many of those …

4 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: SI on NHS Commissioning Board and CCG Responsibilities (March 2026) may implement interim governance changes or amendments ahead of Bill; shows ongoing regulatory reform

These Regulations amend the National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) Regulations 2012 S.I. 2012/2996 (“the Standing Rules”). They are made under the National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41), as amended by the …

3 Mar 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to establish the role of National Director of Patient Experience announced in the 10-year Health Plan for England, published in July 2025; and to clarify the expected role and responsibilities of the position

Why linked: Lords PQ HL16672 on establishing the Patient Experience Directorate role from the 10 Year Health Plan — directly on Bill measures.

To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to establish the role of National Director of Patient Experience announced in the 10-year Health Plan for England, published in July 2025; and to clarify the expected role and responsibilities of the …

12 Jan 2026 | Other Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

10 Year Health Plan for England

Why linked: DHSC '10 Year Health Plan for England' collection page (12 January 2026) — official portal for the foundational policy document.

Information relating to the 10 Year Health Plan, published on 3 July 2025.

2025

17 events
19 Nov 2025 | Other linked direct

On 13 March 2025, the Government announced that NHSE would be abolished within two years and that the Department would put in place arrangements to deliver the responsibilities currently delivered by NHSE.57 On the same day, as part of our evidence session on the 2023–24 Annual Report and Accounts of the Department for Health and Social Care, we asked the Department and NHSE about reports that Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) had been ordered to cut costs by 50%.58

Why linked: Government announcement (March 2025) on NHS England abolition and DHSC assuming direct responsibilities is a core structural reform likely to be enacted by the Bill

On 13 March 2025, the Government announced that NHSE would be abolished within two years and that the Department would put in place arrangements to deliver the responsibilities currently delivered by NHSE.57 On the same day, as part of our …

12 Nov 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Transforming our health service

Why linked: Health Secretary statement to Commons on Transforming our health service (November 2025) formal legislative preparatory statement on governance and accountability reforms

UIN: HCWS1051 I am today updating the House on the Government’s plans to reform the health system in England, in line with our commitment to deliver a more accountable, productive and patient-focused National Health Service.The Government intends to abolish NHS …

12 Nov 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Transforming our health service

Why linked: Health Secretary statement on Transforming our health service (November 2025) provides formal government update on reform plans aligned with Bill objectives

UIN: HLWS1049 My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:I am today updating the House on the Government’s plans to reform the health system in England, in line …

30 Jul 2025 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Context · primary home: 10 Year Health Plan for Engla… linked evidence

10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future

Why linked: Filled the "NHS Long Term Plan and successor strategic documents" gap via web research

Sets out the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England.

7 Jul 2025 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future (easy read)

Why linked: 10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future (easy read, 7 July 2025) — accessible companion to the foundational policy paper.

The 10 Year Health Plan for England says how we will fix the problems in the NHS to make it better for everyone.

3 Jul 2025 | Other Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Fit for the Future: Health and Social Care Secretary's statement

Why linked: Health Secretary's announcement of Fit for the Future/10 Year Health Plan (July 2025) directly establishes policy framework the Bill will implement

Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, made an oral statement announcing Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England.

3 Jul 2025 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care NHS England linked direct

Managing healthcare easy as online banking with revamped NHS App

Why linked: NHS App digital modernisation announcement (July 2025) represents digital health and technology infrastructure policy explicitly in scope

NHS App to become the complete digital front door to the NHS, where patients book appointments, manage medicines and view data.

19 Jun 2025 | Research Office for National Statistics linked direct

Experiences of NHS healthcare services in England: 19th June 2025

Why linked: ONS/NHSE Health Insight Survey 19 June 2025 — patient-experience evidence base referenced by the modernisation case.

Analysis from the Health Insight Survey which looks at patients' experiences of accessing healthcare. The survey is being conducted by the ONS and funded by NHS England. These are official statistics in development.

1 Apr 2025 | Guidance Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Change NHS: help build a health service fit for the future

Why linked: Change NHS consultation launched April 2025 is official DHSC public engagement on how to modernise the health service; directly feeds Bill development

The government is seeking your views on how we can make a health service fit for the future.

3 Mar 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Why linked: 2025 Statutory Instrument amending NHS Commissioning Board and CCG Regulations 2012, regulatory reform in statutory basis framework

These Regulations amend the National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2996) (“the Standing Rules”). They are made under the National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41) (“the 2006 Act”), as …

3 Mar 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Why linked: 2025 Statutory Instrument amending NHS Commissioning Board and CCG Regulations 2012, regulatory framework reform in scope

These Regulations amend the National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2996) (“the Standing Rules”). They are made under the National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41) (“the 2006 Act”), as …

10 Feb 2025 | Other Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Secretary of State’s guidance under section 42A of the National Health Service Act 2006

Why linked: Secretary of State guidance under section 42A NHS Act 2006 on governance, relevant to delegated powers framework

Secretary of State guidance under section 42A NHS Act 2006 on governance, relevant to delegated powers framework

2024

6 events
5 Dec 2024 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care evidence

Plan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led Government

Why linked: Filled the "Public service reform agenda and cross-government modernisation initiatives" gap via web research

The UK Government's cross-government reform framework published December 2024, setting measurable milestones across five national missions including 'Build an NHS fit for the future', underpinned by an ambitious programme of public sector reform across all departments.

4 Dec 2024 | Consultation outcome Information Commissioner's Office linked direct

Change NHS: help build a health service fit for the future

Why linked: Change NHS consultation outcome (December 2024) documents formal feedback on modernisation proposals that will shape the Bill

Change NHS consultation outcome (December 2024) documents formal feedback on modernisation proposals that will shape the Bill

21 Oct 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

10 Year Health Plan: Building a health service fit for the future

Why linked: 10 Year Health Plan (October 2024) is foundational strategic document directly referenced in scope as NHS Long Term Plan successor; sets reform agenda that Bill implements

UIN: HCWS147 Our NHS is broken, but not beaten, and we have made it our mission to fix the NHS. But we cannot do it without the help of the people who use it, and so today I am launching …

21 Oct 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

10 Year Health Plan: Building a health service fit for the future

Why linked: 10 Year Health Plan Lords statement (October 2024) same as above; foundational strategic direction for modernisation

UIN: HLWS145 My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) has made the following statement:Our NHS is broken, but not beaten, and we have made it our mission to fix the NHS. …

9 Jan 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Health Service (Notifiable Reconfigurations and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2024

Why linked: 2024 Statutory Instrument defining notifiable reconfiguration of NHS services under Schedule 10A NHS Act 2006, relates to service delivery governance

These Regulations make provision for what constitutes a “notifiable reconfiguration of NHS services” for the purposes of paragraph 2 of Schedule 10A to the National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41).

9 Jan 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Local Authority (Public Health, Health and Wellbeing Boards and Health Scrutiny) (Amendment and Saving Provision) Regulations 2024

Why linked: 2024 Statutory Instrument on Local Authority Public Health and Health Scrutiny, relates to public health system modernisation

These Regulations amend Part 4 of the Local Authority (Public Health, Health and Wellbeing Boards and Health Scrutiny) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/218) (“the 2013 Regulations”). This is necessary due to the coming into force of Schedule 10A to the National …

2023

6 events
19 Oct 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023

Why linked: 2023 Statutory Instrument amending NHS Commissioning Board and CCG Regulations, governance reform under Health and Care Act 2022

These Regulations are made in discharge of the duty, in section 6E of the National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41), as inserted by section 78(2)(b) of the Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), to make regulations which impose …

1 Sep 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Health Service (Disapplication of NHS England’s Powers of Direction) (England) Regulations 2023

Why linked: 2023 Statutory Instrument on NHS England powers of direction under section 13YB NHS Act 2006, relevant to governance structure reform

Section 13YB(1) of the National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41) (“the 2006 Act”) gives NHS England the power to provide, by direction, for any of its relevant functions to be exercised by one or more integrated care boards. Section …

25 May 2023 | Other Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Health and Social Care Secretary Oral Statement on NHP

Why linked: Health Secretary statement on New Hospital Programme (May 2023) is substantive policy on NHS service infrastructure modernisation within scope

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care makes a statement on the New Hospital Programme and the commitment to deliver 40 new hospitals by 2030

20 Apr 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Health Service (Joint Working and Delegation Arrangements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Why linked: 2023 Statutory Instrument on NHS Joint Working and Delegation Arrangements, relevant to NHS governance and service delivery reform

Section 65Z5(1) of the National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41) gives certain bodies, including NHS England and integrated care boards, the power to arrange for their functions to be exercised by, or jointly with, one or more specified bodies …

2022

2 events
10 Jun 2022 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The National Health Service (Joint Working and Delegation Arrangements) (England) Regulations 2022

Why linked: 2022 Statutory Instrument on NHS Joint Working and Delegation Arrangements, relevant to governance structure modernisation

These Regulations provide that the power in section 65Z5(1) of the National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41), as inserted by section 71 of the Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), does not apply to the functions of NHS …

2019

1 event
7 Jan 2019 | Policy paper Department of Health and Social Care evidence

NHS Long Term Plan launched

Why linked: Filled the "NHS Long Term Plan and successor strategic documents" gap via web research

The official gov.uk announcement and publication of the NHS Long Term Plan on 7 January 2019, setting out how the £20.5 billion NHS budget settlement would be spent over five years to improve patient care and health outcomes. This is …

2012

1 event