Overview

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

Description

This bill requires the UK Secretary of State to arrange for an independent evaluation of Brexit's effects on the health and social care sectors across the UK. An independent person, free from government influence, will be appointed to conduct this evaluation after consultation with devolved administrations (Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Ireland governments).

Evaluation Scope

The evaluation must analyze the impact of Brexit on:

• Sustainability of public funding for health and social care.
• The health and social care workforce.
• Efficiency and effectiveness of health and social care services.
• Other relevant matters as determined by the independent evaluator.

Consultation

The independent evaluator must consult with various stakeholders, including:

• The Secretary of State and devolved administrations.
• Health and social care service providers.
• Individuals needing health and social care services and their representatives.
• Other relevant individuals as deemed necessary by the evaluator.

The independent evaluator will submit a report to the Secretary of State, who must then present it to Parliament within six months of the bill becoming law. The bill applies to the whole of the UK.

Government Spending

The bill does not directly specify any new government spending. The cost of the independent evaluation will likely be borne by the UK government, but the exact figure is not included in the bill.

Groups Affected

The following groups will be affected by this bill:

• UK Government: Responsible for commissioning and overseeing the evaluation.
• Devolved Administrations (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland): Involved in the appointment process and consultation.
• Health and Social Care Providers: Will be consulted during the evaluation process.
• Individuals needing health and social care: Their experiences will inform the evaluation.
• Independent Evaluator: Responsible for conducting the evaluation and producing the report.
• UK Parliament: Will receive and consider the evaluation report.

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