Labour 2 years in: progress so far and prospects for health and care reform
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2 years since taking office and 1 year since its 10-Year Health Plan, how is Labour's health mission progressing?
The Health Bill (NHS Modernisation Bill 2026) Learn about the Health Bill through our evidence, analysis and commentary
The government introduced the ‘Health Bill’ in May 2026, and it is one of the most significant pieces of health legislation of the last 10 years.
It proposes to abolish NHS England, Healthwatch and the Health Services Safety Investigation Branch, and hand sweeping powers to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. It will also create the single patient record, make changes to integrated care boards, and much more besides.
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Written evidence: Health Bill, Committee stage
This evidence sets out the Health Foundation's overall position on the Health Bill and identifies several issues that require scrutiny and amendment as the bill progresses through Parliament.
Breaking down the Health Bill – with Clare Gerada and Nicholas Timmins
We take a closer look at what’s in the Heath Bill and assess what it really means for patients and the public.
Briefing: Health Bill, Second Reading, Monday 1 June 2026
This briefing aims to support MPs during the Second Reading of the Health Bill on Monday 1 June 2026. It sets out the Health Foundation's overall position on the Bill and identifies five issues that r...
Four questions for the single patient record
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With little detail available on how the single patient record will look and work in practice, Alex Lawrence shares four questions government will need to answer to build trust in the proposals.
Health Bill hands power to ministers, but misses the biggest health challenges
The Health Foundation responds to the introduction of the Health Bill.
Integrated care systems in England: where next?
Based on interviews with local leaders, our report explores the development and evolving role of ICSs in England, and the policy changes needed to help deliver their objectives.
