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Nurse Staffing Levels Bill

A Bill to make provision about National Health Service bodies establishing nurse staffing levels.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

9 October 2019

In Plain English

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This Bill would require NHS bodies to establish nurse staffing levels for their services. It aims to ensure there are enough nurses to meet patient needs and to improve the safety and quality of care. The exact rules would be set out in the clauses as the Bill progresses.

Key Points

Places a duty on NHS bodies to establish nurse staffing levels for their services.
Staffing levels are to reflect patient needs and safety considerations.
Creates a framework for deciding, reviewing and reporting on staffing levels.
Encourages NHS organisations to plan and manage workforce and resources to meet these levels.
Sets out accountability mechanisms for NHS bodies to comply with the staffing requirements.

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. After this stage it would normally move to committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

NHS patients and service usersNurses and other NHS staffNHS trusts and other NHS bodies (e.g., hospital trusts, primary care providers)NHS managers and workforce plannersLocal communities relying on NHS services

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Nurse Staffing Levels

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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