General · 13 May 2026

NHS bill creates single patient record, ends NHS England

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.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 May 2026 at 18:19

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