Health · 13 May 2026
NHS bill creates single patient record, ends NHS England
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A new single digital patient record system could improve care for people across the NHS, establishing a common legislative framework. The King's Speech introduced an NHS Modernisation Bill to create this record and abolish NHS England. This new legislation, announced today, also centralises power within the NHS, a change noted by The King's Fund.
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