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National Health Service (Co-Funding and Co-Payment) Bill

A Bill to make provision for co-funding and for the extension of co-payment for NHS services in England; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

19 September 2019

In Plain English

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This Bill would set up arrangements for co-funding and widening co-payment for NHS services in England. It would require some NHS costs to be paid by patients and extend the range of services that can be charged. The measure is a Private Members’ Bill introduced by Sir Christopher Chope and is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Proposes co-funding for NHS services in England, meaning patients would contribute to certain costs.
Extends the scope of services that can be charged to patients (co-payment).
Aims to raise funds for the NHS by sharing costs with patients.
Introduced as a Private Members’ Bill by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative).
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; originated in the Commons (first reading in 2017).

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons with the first reading in 2017; there is no information provided here about further progress beyond this stage.

Who is affected?

Patients and service users of the NHS in EnglandNHS staff and providers (hospitals, GP practices, clinics)Taxpayers and the general public who fund the NHSPeople who would incur charges under co-funding/co-payment rules

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Sept 2017

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - National Health Service (Co-Funding and Co-Payment)

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.

Documents (1)

Bill 37 2017-19, as introduced

BillCommons

9 May 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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