Health and Care Act 2022

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 November 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Health and Care Act 2022 is a UK law reforming how health services and social care are organised and funded. It introduces changes to accountability, funding and delivery across the NHS, local authorities and other health bodies. It has now become law after passing both Houses and receiving Royal Assent.

Key Points

Major reforms to how health and social care are governed, funded and delivered.
The bill underwent extensive parliamentary scrutiny, including Lords amendments and government amendments.
It was backed by the Conservative Party with broad party support, but opposed by Labour and most other opposition parties.
It received Royal Assent and became law.

Progress

The bill has completed its passage through Parliament and is now enacted as law following Royal Assent.

Voting

Conservative MPs voted in favour (649 Aye, 142 No); Labour and most opposition parties voted against (e.g., Labour 248 Aye, 1032 No; Lib Dems 22 Aye, 100 No; SNP 0 Aye, 8 No). A few smaller parties supported.

Who is affected?

Patients and users of NHS and social care servicesNHS staff and healthcare professionalsPeople receiving social care or support at homeCarers (paid and unpaid)Local authorities and health and care providersHealth and social care suppliers and contractorsThe general public

Generated 21 February 2026

How Parties Are Voting

Based on 11 recorded votes • Sorted by % Aye

Reform UKGenerally For

42 / 9

ConservativeGenerally For

649 / 142

Democratic Unionist PartyGenerally Against

12 / 23

Social Democratic & Labour PartyGenerally Against

3 / 10

IndependentGenerally Against

6 / 21

Labour (Co-op)Generally Against

248 / 1032

Plaid CymruGenerally Against

4 / 18

Your PartyGenerally Against

2 / 9

Liberal DemocratGenerally Against

22 / 100

Scottish National PartyGenerally Against

0 / 8

Sinn FéinMixed

0 / 0

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