Community Hospitals Bill

A Bill to make provision for community ownership of hospitals owned by NHS Property Services Ltd.; to facilitate the integration of health and social care services provided in those hospitals; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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This bill would enable local communities to take ownership of certain hospitals that are currently owned by NHS Property Services Ltd. It also aims to improve how health and social care are delivered in those hospitals by bringing services closer together, and it includes related provisions to support these aims.

Key Points

Creates a legal route for community ownership of hospitals owned by NHS Property Services Ltd.
Aims to integrate health and social care services delivered in those hospitals.
Establishes governance and accountability arrangements to support community ownership and service integration.
Includes connected and related provisions to implement the ownership and integration goals.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

Local communities and residents in the catchment areas of the hospitalsPatients and service users of the community hospitalsNHS staff and hospital employeesNHS Property Services Ltd and potential community ownership groups (e.g., charities or cooperatives)Local authorities and health and social care partners (e.g., Integrated Care Systems)Voluntary and community organisations involved in housing and community services

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Community Hospitals

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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