Nurse Staffing Levels Bill

Key Points

• It places a duty on NHS bodies to establish nurse staffing levels.
• It sets out how these levels should be determined and managed.
• It aims to improve patient safety and care by ensuring sufficient nursing staff.
• It applies across National Health Service bodies covered by the bill.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with its first reading on 8 October 2019.