Government defeat highlights the limits of NHS devolution plans Lords amendment stops the transfer of regulation to major cities – at a time when the health and social care systems need new ways of thinking and working
A little reported Lords defeat for the government over its plans to devolve powers to major cities has major implications for local control of the NHS.
Last week an amendment was moved successfully by Labour peer Lord Warner to the cities and local government devolution bill which stops the transfer of NHS regulatory functions held by national bodies. Crucially, if the amendment is not reversed in the Commons, it will ensure any devolved services adhere to national service standards and are still nationally accountable. Continue reading... The Guardian
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A little reported Lords defeat for the government over its plans to devolve powers to major cities has major implications for local control of the NHS.
Last week an amendment was moved successfully by Labour peer Lord Warner to the cities and local government devolution bill which stops the transfer of NHS regulatory functions held by national bodies. Crucially, if the amendment is not reversed in the Commons, it will ensure any devolved services adhere to national service standards and are still nationally accountable. Continue reading... The Guardian
See also:
- Manchester’s plan has implications for the whole NHS The Guardian
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