In Plain English
AI-generatedThe Medical Innovation Bill [HL] is a House of Lords bill that sets out a framework for innovation in medical treatment. It aims to clarify how new or experimental treatments can be used in clinical care while safeguarding patients, with details in the Bill and its Explanatory Notes.
Key Points
- Establishes a statutory framework to support innovation in medical treatment.
- Sets out how innovative medical practices can be used within clinical care, with safeguards for patient safety.
- Seeks to balance the potential benefits of new approaches with the need to protect patients.
- Interacts with existing professional duties and medical regulation to clarify responsibilities for clinicians and researchers.
- Affects NHS bodies, private providers, patients and healthcare regulators.
Progress
The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords, an early stage in parliament. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage and, subject to approval, to the House of Commons for consideration.
Who is affected?
Doctors and other cliniciansNHS organisations (hospitals, clinics) and other healthcare providersPrivate healthcare providers and clinicsPatients and their familiesMedical researchers and innovatorsRegulators and professional bodies (e.g., GMC, MHRA)
Generated 21 February 2026
