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30 January 2006

'Our health, our care, our say' white paper

The government set out plans for better prevention services, more choice, improved access to community care, and more support for people with long-term conditions.

30 March 2006

'Securing good care for older people' review

Sir Derek Wanless's review examined long-term trends in social care demand among older people and the resources required to provide comprehensive care.

May 2006

Carter review

The independent review considered the processes by which specialised health services were commissioned and made recommendations for improvement.

16 May 2006

Reconfiguration of primary care trusts and Strategic Health Authorities

Reducing the number of SHAs and PCTs aimed to deliver stronger commissioning functions, better value for money and less bureaucracy.

July 2006

Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP)

The BCSP automatically invited men and women aged 60–69 registered with a GP to use an at home screening kit.

11 July 2006

'No excuses. Embrace partnership now. Step towards change!' report

The Third Sector Commissioning Task Force published its findings on the barriers to entry for third sector providers.

19 July 2006

National Health Service Act 2006

The Act consolidated existing legislation related to the health service, promoting the integration of health and social care services.

14 November 2006

Dignity in Care campaign

The campaign sought to raise awareness for the need for greater dignity in treatment of people in care.

2006–08

Consultations on the regulation of health and care

The consultations proposed a new system of health and social care regulation, eventually leading to the creation of the Care Quality Commission.

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