National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill

Key Points

• Proposes co-funding for NHS services in England.
• Extends the range of services that require a co-payment.
• Aims to raise funds for the NHS through patient contributions.
• Introduced by Sir Christopher Chope, MP, as a private member's Bill originating in the Commons.
• Current status: at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons (introduced in 2021; 2nd reading in 2022).

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. It has progressed from the 1st reading (2021) to the 2nd reading (2022); no further stages are shown in the provided information.