Independent investigation of the NHS in England
Lord Darzi's report on the state of the National Health Service in England.
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In July 2024, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care commissioned Lord Darzi to conduct an immediate and independent investigation of the NHS.
Lord Darzi’s report provides an expert understanding of the current performance of the NHS across England and the challenges facing the healthcare system. Lord Darzi has considered the available data and intelligence to assess:
- patient access to healthcare
- the quality of healthcare being provided
- the overall performance of the health system
In line with the terms of reference of the investigation, Lord Darzi has only considered the state of the NHS in England. UK-wide analysis is occasionally used when making international comparisons.
If you need the report in a more accessible format, contact darzi2024evidence@dhsc.gov.uk.
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Last updated 15 November 2024 + show all updates
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Added an accessible HTML version of the Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England.
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Added a revised version of the PDF of the Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England. The new version includes an updated list of organisations that responded to the call for evidence (Annex B) and a correction to footnote 363. It also corrects figures in the following paragraphs: chapter 3, paragraph 34; chapter 5, paragraph 53; and chapter 7, paragraph 18. The source data for these updated figures has not changed.
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Added an accessible version of the summary letter.
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First published.