National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill

Key Points

• Establishes a framework for co-funding and extending co-payments for NHS services in England.
• Applies to NHS services in England; specifics to be set out in the bill.
• Private member's bill introduced by Sir Christopher Chope; currently at the second reading in the Commons.
• If progressed, would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and then to the Lords.
• Could affect how NHS is funded by incorporating charges for some services.

Progress

The bill has completed its first reading in the Commons (21 Oct 2024) and is at the second reading stage (17 Apr 2026). If passed, it would proceed to committee scrutiny and, if successful, to the Lords.