Health Bill (Second sitting)

Debate between Jo White and Gregory Stafford

Committee stage
Tuesday 16th June 2026 Public Bill Committees

[Gregory Stafford]

Q Can you give a couple of examples?

Maria Higson: To take one example, I would love to see an NHS where we step away from short-term activity metrics, and towards outcomes—that is mentioned in the Bill. The constant firefight on activities is quite challenging, so how can we move that dialogue to ensure genuine transformation? That is an example of where we could potentially go further than the Bill suggests, but I am conscious that I am supposed to comment on the Bill, not give my own random thoughts.

[Jo White (Bassetlaw) (Lab)]

Q One of the concerns of my local healthcare trust is around the release of elderly patients into the community, as it finds that relations with the ICB are sometimes difficult. How can neighbourhood health plans work well and cohesively with healthcare trusts to release patients into community care?