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Health and Care Bill 2021-22

Several provisions in the Bill were originally proposed by NHS England, such as establishing existing Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) on a statutory footing, formally merging NHS England and NHS Improvement, and making changes to procurement and competition rules relating to health services. … See more

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Mental health statistics: prevalence, services and funding in …

WebThis is just over 6% of the population, varying from 16.7% of 11 to 15 year olds and 14.6% of 16 to 19 year olds to 3.2% of 65 to 69 year olds. Access to and …

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Health and Care Bill: Committee stage report

WebThe Bill. The Health and Care Bill 2021-22 was presented in the House of Commons on 6 July 2021. The Bill takes forward recommendations for legislative reform …

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Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and Health …

WebOHID, which was previously known as the Office for Health Promotion, will co-ordinate central and local government, the NHS and wider society to promote …

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Obesity policy in England

WebThe Health Survey for England, published by NHS Digital, provides estimates of obesity levels based on the body mass index (BMI) of a representative sample of …

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The structure of the NHS in England

WebThe Health and Social Care Act 2022 made extensive changes to the structure of the NHS in England. In particular, the Act established 42 integrated care …

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NHS key statistics: England

WebNHS staff numbers have increased, with doctor numbers up 24% and nurses up 22% over the five years to July 2023. The NHS vacancy rate was 7.6% in December …

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Children and young people’s mental health: policy and services …

WebIn 2023, 20% of children aged 8 to 16 had a probable mental disorder. Among young people aged 17 to 19, the rates of probable mental disorder increased …

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Establishing the National Institute for Health Protection

WebOn 18 August 2020, the Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock, announced the establishment of the National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP). The …

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NHS pressures in England: Waiting times, demand, and capacity

WebWaiting times for health services in England have risen in recent years. This trend continued in 2019, with many waiting times recording record highs: A&E: In …

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Student mental health in England: Statistics, policy, and guidance

WebThe Government’s work in supporting students’ mental health includes: Asking the Office for Students (OfS), which regulates higher education in England, to …

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Support for cancer in England

WebHealth policy and cancer. The NHS Long Term Plan (January 2019) includes cancer care as one of its clinical priorities, and aims to boost cancer survival rates by …

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Mental health policy and services in England

WebDocuments to download. Mental health policy and services in England (582 KB , PDF) This briefing covers mental health policy and services in England. As health is a …

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Health inequalities: Income deprivation and north/south divides

WebIn our analysis of NHS data we found that areas with more income deprivation are more likely to have a range of health conditions including serious mental …

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Housing and health: a reading list

WebFurther public health acts followed in 1848, 1872 and 1875 to establish sanitary authorities and require new housing to have proper drainage and running water. Housing conditions …

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Health inequalities: Cold or damp homes

WebHow do cold or damp conditions affect health? Housing quality has a significant and material impact on health and wellbeing. Condensation and damp in …

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What is the proposed WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty

WebThe WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty. In March 2021, a group of world leaders, including UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, announced an initiative for a new treaty on …

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Diabetes in England: where are the hotspots

WebPublic Health England estimate that men are 26% more likely than women to have diabetes, and that 90% of cases are Type 2 diabetes. The cost of medicines …

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Healthy Start scheme and increases in the cost of living

WebIn response, the Government increased the value of Healthy Start vouchers from £3.10 to £4.25 per week (from April 2021). The value of Healthy Start support had …

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NHS continuing healthcare in England

WebNHS continuing healthcare (CHC) is a package of health and social care arranged and funded solely by the NHS to meet physical and/or mental health needs that …

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Constituency data: health conditions

WebData dashboards. Browse data constituency estimates for the prevalence of 20 health conditions, including diabetes, depression, asthma, high blood pressure, …

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NHS continuing healthcare in England

WebNHS continuing healthcare (CHC) is a package of ongoing care, for adults aged 18 years and older, provided outside hospital. It is arranged and funded solely by …

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