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NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill

A Bill to make provision about arranging alternative non-NHS England treatment for patients who have waited for more than one year for hospital treatment; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 June 2026 by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Sir Christopher Chope Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 25 Jun 2026.