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

Last Updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

AI-generated

The National Health Service (Co-Funding and Co-Payment) Bill would set up a framework for co-funding and for extending co-payments for NHS services in England. In essence, it aims to allow patients to share in the cost of some NHS care and to widen when charges can apply, within a connected policy framework.

Key Points

Establishes a legal framework for co-funding and extending co-payments for NHS services in England.
Allows for charges to be introduced or extended for certain NHS services and for patients to share in the cost of care.
Applies to England; devolved administrations are not automatically covered by the bill.
Sets out mechanisms for how charges would be implemented, including collection and use of funds.
Sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope, the bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination, followed by report and third readings before moving to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Patients and service users in EnglandNHS organisations and healthcare providers in EnglandHealthcare staff involved in charging and administrationCarers and families of patientsTaxpayers and the wider public in England

Generated 21 February 2026

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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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