Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Do not pass the Health and Social Care Bill
Closed
65 signatures
What the petition asks
We are concerned that this Bill could result in a reduction in access to emergency services, and a loss of Ministerial accountability.
The first clause of the National Health Service Act 1946 states:
(1) It shall be the duty of the Minister of Health to promote the establishment in England ... of a comprehensive health service designed to secure improvement in the physical and mental health of the people of England and the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness
(2) the services so provided shall be free of charge.
We are concerned about the responsibilities the Bill would give to Integrated Care Boards, on which private companies could sit.
(1) It shall be the duty of the Minister of Health to promote the establishment in England ... of a comprehensive health service designed to secure improvement in the physical and mental health of the people of England and the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness
(2) the services so provided shall be free of charge.
We are concerned about the responsibilities the Bill would give to Integrated Care Boards, on which private companies could sit.
Timeline
| 14 Dec 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jun 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
65
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
14 Dec 2021
Closed
14 Jun 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.