Health and social care act 2012

Health and Social Care Act 2012

Legislation aimed at giving patients more control over their care and improving healthcare quality and transparency.

No decision about me, without me

Guiding principle ensuring patients are consulted and involved in decision-making regarding their care.

Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)

GP-led organizations responsible for commissioning the majority of health services, including primary and secondary care.

Health and Wellbeing Boards

Collaborative groups that include health and social care commissioners to improve health and tackle inequalities.

Public Health

Refers to the increased emphasis on prevention and local councils' responsibility for public health services.

Healthwatch

Independent service established to protect patient interests by communicating their views to commissioning bodies and regulators.

Empowerment in healthcare

The process of enabling patients to have a say in the decisions about their own care and treatment.

Transparency for taxpayers

Improvement in the visibility of care quality and choices available to patients, funded by public money.

Quality and efficiency in healthcare

Objectives of the Health and Social Care Act 2012, aimed at improving care standards and resource use.

Commissioning healthcare

The process through which healthcare services are planned, funded, and delivered, primarily by GPs and clinicians.