Over the course of 2014, key stakeholders expressed concerns over NHS finances and operations, including government committees, NHS England and Monitor.
The Act brought together previous care and support legislative provisions and built on the recommendations from the Law Commission, Dilnot Commission and Francis inquiry.
Sir David Dalton's report 'Examining new options and opportunities for providers of NHS care' outlined options to achieve high quality and sustainable care.
Circle – the first private company to manage an NHS trust – cited unprecedented Accident and Emergency attendances and funding cuts as reasons for the withdrawal.
