Plans to reform the NHS: the NHS White Paper
The Government published its plans to reform the NHS in its July 2010 White Paper Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS.
After three months of consultation, the Government published its response: Liberating the NHS: Legislative framework and next steps.
The response:
- describes how the Government has developed its plans in light of consultation
- gives further detail on the NHS reforms
- shares the timetable for implementation.
The document also explains how the consultation has shaped the Health and Social Care Bill, presented to Parliament on 19 January 2011.
Have your say
The consultation on the implementation of the proposals in the White Paper is now closed.
However, you can still have your say on a number of related consultations:
Closing date: 31 March 2011
This consultation document sets out proposals to establish a new framework for developing the healthcare workforce and seeks views on the systems and processes that will be needed to support it.
Healthy lives, healthy people White Paper
This White Paper sets out the Government's long-term vision for the future of public health in England. The aim is to create a 'wellness' service (Public Health England) and to strengthen both national and local leadership.
There are a number of consultations that you can respond to:
Closing date: 8 March 2011
This White Paper sets out the Government’s long-term vision for the future of public health in England. The aim is to create a ‘wellness’ service (Public Health England) and to strengthen both national and local leadership.
Closing date: 31 March 2011
This consultation explores the proposed public health outcomes framework.
Closing date: 31 March 2011
This consultation explores the proposed funding and commissioning routes for public health, including the ring-fenced budget provided to local authorities.
