The NHS is the largest public sector organisation in England, seeing 1.7 million people each day including in patients’ own homes, local GP surgeries, pharmacies and hospitals. It employs 1.7 million people, is funded largely out of general taxation, and has an annual budget of about £190 billion.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed plans to abolish NHS England, bringing its responsibilities back under direct government control. As reported bySky News, the move aims to reduce bureaucracy,

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the abolishment of NHS England to streamline the health service and reduce costs. The move aims to bring NHS management back under government control, eliminating duplication of roles and redirecting funds to frontline services.