What are the NHS England regions?
Regional teams
- East of England.
- London.
- Midlands.
- North East and Yorkshire.
- North West.
- South East.
- South West.
What areas does the NHS cover?
The NHS provides the majority of healthcare in England, including primary care, in-patient care, long-term healthcare, ophthalmology and dentistry. The National Health Service Act 1946 came into effect on 5 July 1948.
How many regions are in England?
nine regions
Overall, England is divided into nine regions and 48 ceremonial counties, although these have only a limited role in public policy. For the purposes of local government, the country is divided into counties, districts and parishes.
What parts of the NHS are free?
Under the NHS, all appointments and treatments are free to the patient (though paid for through taxes), as are almost all prescription drugs. What does the NHS cover? The NHS covers off on a range of services from accident and emergency (A&E), through to hospitals, general practitioners (GPs), dentists and pharmacies.
Where is NHS England and NHS Improvement south east?
NHS England and NHS Improvement South East is one of seven regional teams in England. We cover the counties of Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many regions are there in the NHS?
We have seven regions who support local systems to provide more joined up and sustainable care for patients.
Where are the NHS Improvement Teams in England?
NHS England and NHS Improvement South East is one of seven regional teams in England. We cover the counties of Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We make sure that people across the South East have access to high quality health and care services.
How many people are on the NHS in London?
NHS England London. NHS England London has oversight and leadership for the NHS in London and commissions more than £15 billion of services for the 8.17 million people living in the capital. These include general practitioners (GPs) and over 140 specialised services.