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April 1999

Extra-contractual referrals abolished

Abolishing ECRs was an attempt to prevent GPs from making referrals to consultants and hospitals not selected by their primary care groups.

16 June 1999

Consultation on regulation of the private and voluntary sectors

The consultation document recommended the establishment of a new regulatory body for private and voluntary health and social care providers.

30 June 1999

Health Act 1999

The Act intended to improve local authority and NHS coordination, formally abolished GP fundholding and made provision for primary care trusts.

1 July 2000

NHS Plan (2000)

The plan (a milestone for competition policy in the NHS) outlined significant health and care system reforms and responded to the 1999 Royal Commission's report on long-term care.

12 July 2000

Medical Act 1983 (amendment) order (2000)

The order made changes to the Medical Act 1983 to strengthen the powers of the General Medical Council (GMC).

2001–03

New Labour's 'choice' agenda

Labour focused on expanding choice for NHS patients, introducing the concept of 'foundation hospitals' for top performing trusts and several 'choice' pilots.

30 January 2001

'Redfern report' into the retention of organs at Alder Hey

The report of the Royal Liverpool Children's inquiry made recommendations relating to the system of retaining organs and obtaining consent.

1 April 2001

National Clinical Assessment Authority

The purpose of this special health authority was to help NHS trusts to identify issues with doctors.

11 May 2001

Health and Social Care Act 2001

The Act created the legislation to underpin the proposals outlined in the the NHS plan, including the creation of care trusts.

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