September 13, 2024
Independent investigation of the NHS published
In July 2024, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, commissioned Lord Darzi to conduct an immediate and independent investigation of the NHS.
Lord Darzi’s report has now been published and provides an expert understanding of the current performance of the NHS across England, as well as the challenges facing the whole health and care system.
Within the report, Lord Darzi used the most recent data and intelligence to assess:
- Patient access to health and care
- The quality of health and care being provided
- The overall performance of the health and care system
In line with the terms of reference of the investigation, Lord Darzi has only considered the state of the NHS in England.
People can read the full report online at www.gov.uk, while alternative formats can be requested by sending an email to darzi2024evidence@dhsc.gov.uk.