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DHSC Update

31 March 2022

Proposing MP
Edward Argar Con
Melton and Syston
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Minister is presenting the Government's 2022-23 mandate for NHS England, outlining key priorities including prevention, personalisation, performance, and workforce support.

Action Requested

The Minister is laying before Parliament the updated mandate for NHS England which sets out action expected from the NHS in support of strategic goals and includes revised funding limits for both 2021-22 and 2022-23.

Key Facts

  • The Health and Care Bill is nearing its final stages.
  • Four key priorities are outlined: prevention, personalisation, performance, and supporting the workforce.
  • The mandate focuses on recovering NHS-led services impacted by the pandemic.
  • There will be further progress on the NHS Long Term Plan updated in summer 2022.
  • Revenue and capital resource limits for NHS England reflect the updated NHS financial settlement from the 2021 Spending Review.
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