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Legal Transfer for Software Medical Devices

07 July 2026

Proposing MP
Preet Kaur Gill Lab
Birmingham, Edgbaston
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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TAGS
NHS

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the planned transfer of legal responsibility for software medical devices from NHS England to the Department of Health and Social Care.

Action Requested

The Minister confirms that the Department will ensure compliance with existing regulations and maintain robust standards, governance arrangements, and accountability in overseeing these critical services post-transfer.

Key Facts

  • Under the Medical Devices Regulations 2002, NHS England is currently the legal manufacturer for software medical devices.
  • Responsibility for these devices will be transferred to the Department of Health and Social Care following the abolition of NHS England.
  • The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency will have a role in governance arrangements.
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