In a major speech, the Prime Minister said the move would bring the NHS "back into democratic control" in a huge reorganisation. It will now be brought under the DHSC.

The UK government has announced the abolition of NHS England, phased over two years. In practice, this will involve merging some functions and staff from NHS England into the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). As part of the change, the government has stated that it expects to reduce duplication and save hundreds of millions of pounds.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to dismantle NHS England, shifting its operations back under direct government control. The move aims to streamline the healthcare system, reduce administrative overheads,