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, analyzing geographical and socioeconomic disparities.

Description

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

• Data on the incidence of bowel conditions and diseases in each NHS region in England.
• An analysis of geographical disparities in incidence.
• An analysis of socioeconomic disparities in incidence.

The bill defines "bowel conditions and diseases" broadly to include bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), diverticulitis, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and any other condition the Secretary of State deems relevant. The assessment must then be presented to Parliament. The bill applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and comes into force upon passing.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't specify a direct financial impact. The cost will depend on the resources required by the Secretary of State to compile and publish the assessment. No figures are provided in the bill text itself.

Groups Affected

• Patients with bowel conditions: The assessment could lead to improved understanding of the prevalence and distribution of their conditions, potentially facilitating better resource allocation and treatment strategies.
• NHS Trusts and healthcare professionals: The data could inform resource allocation and service provision at a regional level.
• Researchers: The data will provide valuable information for epidemiological studies and research into the causes and treatments of bowel diseases.
• Policymakers: The assessment will help inform healthcare policy and potentially influence future funding decisions.

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