The National Health Service Act 2006 received Royal Assent on 8 November 2006 and came into effect on 1 March 2007.
The National Health Service Act 2006 was significantly altered by the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
For further information on the:
- Health and Social Care Act 2012, see the Department of Health and Social Care part of the gov.uk website at: Health and Social Care Act 2012: fact sheets.