Starmer Abolishes NHS England to Cut Bureaucracy and Enhance Democratic Control of £200bn Health Service

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 11:54 AM

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the abolition of NHS England, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and bring the management of the health service back under direct government control. The decision is part of a broader effort to streamline the state and focus on frontline services. Starmer stated that the move would eliminate duplication between NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care, freeing up funds to be redirected towards doctors, nurses, and patient care. He emphasized that the NHS should be at the 'heart of government, where it belongs.' The decision involves £200bn of taxpayer money, previously managed by NHS England. Health Secretary Wes Streeting described the abolition as the 'final nail in the coffin' of the 2012 reorganization, which he criticized for leading to the longest waiting times, lowest patient satisfaction, and the most expensive NHS in history. Streeting aims to devolve resources and responsibilities to the NHS frontline to improve service delivery.

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Peter Stefanovic

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced NHS England will be abolished to “cut bureaucracy” and bring management of the health service “back into democratic control” https://t.co/8p839Qy4HK

Daily Mail Online

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Starmer says 'world's largest quango' NHS England will be SCRAPPED as he condemns 'flabby, unfocused and over-cautious' state for giving worst value EVER - and vows civil service AI drive can save £45bn https://t.co/V12klcO7Nt

The Times and The Sunday Times

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The government is scrapping NHS England in a bid to “cut bureaucracy”, Sir Keir Starmer announced in a speech on Thursday morning. Follow live updates ⬇️ https://t.co/fM5roNGYOF