Investment in the nation’s health must be central to lasting economic growth
The Health Foundation responds to the Chancellor's Budget.
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.
Health Foundation responds to decision to retain Healthwatch
The Health Foundation responds to decision to retain Healthwatch.
Briefing: Health Bill – House of Lords committee stage, 28 October 2026
This briefing sets out the Health Foundation's overall position on the Health Bill and identifies several issues that require further scrutiny and amendment.
Briefing: Health Bill – House of Lords second reading, 13 October 2026
This briefing sets out the Health Foundation's overall position on the Health Bill and identifies several issues that require further scrutiny and amendment.
Improved NHS productivity could deliver £33bn in annual savings and prevent 20,000 deaths every year
The Health Foundation’s NHS Productivity Commission has today published a landmark report setting out the huge economic benefits and improvements to patient care that could be achieved through a funda...
Briefing: Health Bill – report stage and third reading, 7–8 September 2026
This briefing sets out the Health Foundation's overall position on the Health Bill and identifies several issues that require further scrutiny and amendment.
Labour 2 years in: progress so far and prospects for health and care reform
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About 5 mins
2 years since taking office and 1 year since its 10-Year Health Plan, how is Labour's health mission progressing?
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...