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HSJ Podcast: Wes publishes his Health Bill and quits – where does it leave the NHS?

By Annabelle Collins2026-05-15T11:09:00+01:00

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We discuss Wes Streeting’s tumultuous 22 months in charge – and analyse the Health Bill he has left in his wake, which was published on Thursday.

The bill will give ministers sweeping new powers, as well as abolishing NHS England, and make important changes affecting foundation trusts, integrated care boards, and councils.

The HSJ Health Check podcast welcomes Hugh Alderwick, Health Foundation director of policy and research, to help unpick the 200-page legislation and what it will mean for the service.

With Annabelle Collins and Dave West.

Send thoughts and ideas to annabelle.collins@hsj.co.uk

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