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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

12 February 2025

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would create a framework for co-funding NHS services in England and extend the use of co-payments for NHS care. In effect, it would allow and widen charges on patients or others contributing to the cost of NHS services, with related provisions.

Key Points

Establishes a framework for co-funding of NHS services in England.
Extends the scope of co-payments for NHS services.
Applies to England and the funding/charging structure it creates would be implemented there.
Includes connected provisions needed to implement these charges.
Sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope and currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination, then on to further readings and consideration by the Lords.

Who is affected?

NHS patients and other service users in EnglandThe general public and taxpayers in EnglandNHS organisations, trusts, GP practices and other providers delivering carePeople who may be required to pay co-payments or contribute to co-funding for NHS services

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill

29 Apr 2024

The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 131 2023-24 (as introduced)

BillCommons

21 Feb 2024

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.