Healthcare (Local Accountability) Bill

A Bill to make provision about the accountability of clinical commissioning groups; to make provision about local referendums on NHS sustainability and transformation plans; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

7 December 2018

In Plain English

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This bill would change how local NHS organisations are overseen, giving communities a greater say in NHS planning. It would set up a system for local referendums on NHS Sustainability and Transformation Plans, letting residents vote on major local NHS changes.

Key Points

Strengthens accountability and reporting requirements for clinical commissioning groups (CCGs).
Creates a framework for local referendums on NHS Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs).
Promotes public engagement in NHS planning by enabling local communities to influence decisions.
Sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope, Conservative MP, and debated in the House of Commons.
Contains related provisions on governance and connected purposes to support local accountability.

Progress

The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons, where its general principles are debated. If it passes, it would move on to detailed scrutiny in Committee.

Who is affected?

Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) and their staffNHS patients and local communitiesLocal authorities and councils involved in health planningNHS staff and local NHS providersResidents in areas where local referendums could take place

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Healthcare (Local Accountability)

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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