The main purpose of the bill is to abolish NHS England and centralise its services, creating single patient records where patient health information is available in one place.

The aim of this consultation is to deliver a regulatory health and care system that is responsive, flexible, and resilient.

The College of Optometrists has today launched a public consultation on the next edition of its Guidance for Professional Practice which will be open for the next six weeks until Monday 3 August 2026.