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Why is NHS England being scrapped?

by March 15, 2025
by March 15, 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to dismantle NHS England, shifting its operations back under direct government control.

The move aims to streamline the healthcare system, reduce administrative overheads, and prioritise patient care.

Starmer, speaking during a visit to East Yorkshire, said the restructuring would ensure the NHS is “at the heart of government where it belongs.”

The plan is expected to impact the management of healthcare services across the country, reshaping how funding and resources are allocated.

NHS England was established in 2013 under then-Health Secretary Andrew Lansley as an independent body tasked with overseeing the delivery of healthcare services.

It employs approximately 13,000 people and manages NHS funding, sets priorities, and ensures high standards of care.

The organisation operates at arm’s length from the government, handling strategic planning and regulatory oversight.

Under the proposed changes, NHS England’s responsibilities will be reintegrated within government operations, with ministers taking direct control over healthcare management.

The rationale behind this move is to cut bureaucracy and redirect funds to frontline healthcare workers, particularly nurses.

Starmer and Health Secretary Wes Streeting argue that the current model has contributed to inefficiencies, longer waiting times, and increased administrative costs.

Impact on patients and staff

The government claims that dismantling NHS England will lead to improved healthcare delivery, faster treatment times, and better allocation of financial resources.

By eliminating a layer of management, more funding is expected to be directed toward hiring and retaining medical staff.

The restructuring also seeks to simplify decision-making processes, ensuring that resources are deployed where they are needed most.

However, concerns remain about how the transition will be managed and whether it will disrupt services. NHS England has played a critical role in coordinating care, responding to public health crises, and ensuring quality standards.

Any missteps in transferring its responsibilities back to government control could have significant consequences for patient care.

Reversing 2012 NHS reforms

Health Secretary Wes Streeting described the changes as marking the end of the controversial 2012 NHS reorganisation under the Health and Social Care Act.

The reforms, introduced under then-Prime Minister David Cameron, aimed to decentralise healthcare management by giving NHS England more autonomy.

However, critics argue that the shift led to fragmented decision-making, higher costs, and longer waiting lists.

With the latest overhaul, Starmer’s government is seeking to undo these structural changes, reasserting direct ministerial oversight of the NHS.

The announcement signals a major shift in how the UK’s healthcare system will be managed, with the government now taking a more hands-on approach to funding, staffing, and operational decisions.

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