Overview

This bill mandates the UK government to publish a comprehensive assessment of bowel conditions and diseases in England within one year of its passing. The assessment must detail incidences across NHS regions and analyze geographical and socioeconomic disparities.

Description

The Bowel Conditions (Assessment) Bill requires the Secretary of State to produce and publish an assessment of the incidence of various bowel conditions and diseases within one year of the bill becoming law. This assessment must:

• Include data on bowel condition incidences for each NHS region in England.
• Assess geographical disparities in the incidence of these conditions.
• Assess socioeconomic disparities in the incidence of these conditions.

The bill defines "bowel conditions and diseases" to include bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), diverticulitis and diverticular disease, colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. The Secretary of State also has the discretion to include other relevant bowel conditions. The assessment must be presented to Parliament.

The bill applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and comes into force on the day it is passed.

Government Spending

The bill itself doesn't specify direct government spending figures. The cost will relate to the resources required by the Secretary of State and their department to conduct the assessment, compile the data, and prepare the report for publication and presentation to Parliament. No specific budget is mentioned in the bill text.

Groups Affected

The bill will primarily affect:

• The UK Government (specifically the Department of Health and Social Care): Responsible for producing and publishing the assessment, incurring associated costs.
• NHS Trusts and Regions in England: Will be involved in data provision for the assessment.
• Individuals with bowel conditions: May benefit from increased awareness and potential future policy changes based on the findings.
• Researchers and healthcare professionals: The assessment may provide valuable data for research and improved healthcare strategies.

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