This bill allows NHS patients in England to be charged for certain services, including missed appointments, non-qualifying hospital stays after 48 hours, and elective weekend care. It fundamentally changes NHS funding by introducing patient co-payments.
A Bill to make provision for co-funding and for the extension of co-payment for NHS services in England; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Sir Christopher Chope
Introduced: 2024-10-21