The Health and Care Act 2022, given Royal Assent today, will fundamentally change the way services are planned and delivered by the NHS, local authorities, and other key agencies.
Following crucial government amendments in the House of Lords, the new law will put the needs of babies, children and young people at the heart of these reforms.
The changes to the Act have been spearheaded by the Children and Young People’s Health Policy Influencing Group (HPIG). Led by the National Children’s Bureau and Council for Disabled Children, HPIG is a membership organisation with over 70 leading voluntary organisations, Royal Colleges, and professional associations.
