Health and Care Act 2012

The Health and Care Act 2012 is a UK law that reorganized how health and social care services are managed. It established NHS England as an independent body overseeing national health services, introduced Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) for local health planning, and strengthened partnerships between health and social care providers. The Act aimed to improve efficiency, accountability, and integration of services while giving patients more say in their care. It also set rules for managing NHS resources and ensuring high-quality care across the health and social care sectors.