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December 2011–June 2012

Three new arm's-length bodies

The Health Research Authority, Health Education England and NHS Trust Development Authority were established as Special Health Authorities.

27 March 2012

Health and Social Care Act 2012

The Act became law after an unprecedented 'pause' during scrutiny by the House of Commons and a difficult passage through the House of Lords.

12 July 2012

First trust put into special administration

South London Healthcare NHS Trust was the first trust put into special administration. The Trust Special Administrator's recommendations proved controversial.

1 October 2012

NHS Commissioning Board (later NHS England)

The independent body was established to review and assess the authorisation of clinical commissioning groups.

3 December 2012

Revalidation for doctors in the UK

The General Medical Council required doctors to demonstrate that they were still fit to practise through a system of annual appraisal.

17 December 2012

'Everyone counts: planning for patients 2013/14'

The document emphasised the importance of clinical leadership and outlined 'offers' to commissioners to improve services.

9 January 2013

2012 Accountability hearings with Care Quality Commission and Monitor

The Health Select Committee published reports of accountability hearings highlighting the risks of potential overlap between the two regulators.

6 February 2013

'The Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry' final report

The report made recommendations on care standards and issues, including the need for openness, public access to accurate information and cultural change.

11 February 2013

National Health Service (procurement, patient choice and competition) regulations 2013

The government amended the draft regulations in response to concerns raised in the House of Lords, but defeated opposition efforts to have the regulations struck down.