16 July 2015
The Department of Health published Lord Rose's independent review into and recommendations for leadership in the NHS.
17 July 2015
The government delayed implementing legislation to reform social care funding – initially until April 2020 and then, in 2017, indefinitely.
1 October 2015
Regulations came into force meaning that both the driver and the person smoking – if different people – could be fined £50.
Local authorities took on responsibility for commissioning the 0–5 Healthy Child Programme, while NHS England retained some responsibilities.
15 October 2015
The government eased restrictions, adding nurses to the shortage occupation list – initially on an interim basis.
22 October 2015
After the Health Select Committee insisted, PHE published evidence on interventions to reduce sugar consumption.
30 October 2015
A national plan set targets to reduce inpatient provision of care for people with learning disabilities and autism.
25 November 2015
The government committed to increasing NHS England's budget, but the wider health budget faced a real terms reduction.
The chancellor announced a Better Care Fund boost, a new adult social care precept and that the government remained committed to the Dilnot reforms.
