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The UK government has announced plans to abolish hundreds of bodies responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of the NHS in England. Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the need for a simpler system, stating that the NHS required “more doers and fewer checkers.” This decision is part of Labour’s 10-year health strategy, set to be unveiled next week.
A total of 201 organisations will be scrapped, including bodies established by the previous Conservative government to develop health plans at the local level. Among the organisations that will be abolished are Healthwatch England, National Guardian’s Office, and the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB). These changes follow Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement in March regarding closer government control over NHS England.
Ministers emphasized the need to reduce the overwhelming number of bodies involved in regulating and assessing healthcare services in England, which could lead to disjointed guidance for staff. Streeting expressed the importance of listening to patients and incorporating their feedback into the NHS. Moving forward, patients will be encouraged to use the NHS smartphone app to provide personal feedback on their care experiences.
The NHS will implement a new scheme tying hospital funding directly to the quality of care provided, based on patient reviews. Hospitals with low ratings may see a portion of their funding diverted to a regional NHS improvement fund. While the initiative aims to address poor service and patient concerns, caution is advised to ensure that hospitals are not penalized for factors beyond their control. The NHS Confederation urged careful consideration to uphold the essential missions of these bodies into the future
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