UK Government Abolishes NHS England in Major Health Service Overhaul

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces reforms targeting bureaucracy and overspending, with up to 10,000 jobs at risk.

NHS England, the world's largest health quango, has been abolished as part of reforms aimed at reducing bureaucracy and improving patient care.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated that the NHS has developed a culture of overspending and inefficiency, requiring significant structural changes.
The reforms could result in up to 10,000 job losses, with further reductions expected as the government reviews other health-related quangos.
Savings from the restructuring, estimated at hundreds of millions of pounds annually, will be redirected to reduce waiting times and improve frontline services.
The government plans to simplify the NHS's management structure, reduce redundant targets, and empower local healthcare leaders to focus on patient outcomes.