Overview

This bill mandates an independent evaluation of Brexit's impact on the UK's health and social care sectors. The evaluation will assess the effects on funding, workforce, efficiency, and other relevant areas, with a report to be submitted to Parliament within six months of the bill's passing.

Description

The bill requires the Secretary of State to arrange for an independent evaluation of Brexit's consequences on UK health and social care. This evaluation must be conducted by an individual independent of the government, chosen after consultation with devolved administrations (Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland).

Evaluation Scope

The evaluation must analyze:

• The sustainability of public funding for health and social care.
• The health and social care workforce.
• The efficiency and effectiveness of the health and social care sectors.
• Any other matters the evaluator deems relevant.

The independent evaluator will consult various stakeholders, including government bodies, service providers, service users, and their representatives.

Reporting

The evaluator must submit a report to the Secretary of State, who must then present it to Parliament within six months of the bill's enactment. The bill applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Government Spending

The bill does not directly allocate funds. The cost of the independent evaluation will be borne by the UK government, though no specific figure has been provided.

Groups Affected

The bill will affect numerous groups:

• UK Government: Responsible for commissioning and funding the evaluation.
• Devolved Administrations (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland): Involved in consultation and the evaluation process.
• Health and Social Care Providers: Will be consulted and their experiences will be included in the evaluation.
• Patients and Service Users: Their experiences will inform the evaluation.
• The Independent Evaluator: Responsible for conducting the evaluation and preparing the report.

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