Policy paper: NHS mandate 2017 to 2018

NHS England is responsible for arranging the provision of health services in England. The government’s mandate to NHS England sets direction for the NHS, and helps to ensure that the NHS is accountable to Parliament and the public.This mandate reaffirms the government’s commitment to an NHS that provides the best care and support to today’s patients, and also safeguards the service for future generations.Building on the previous multi-year mandate, which came into effect on 1 A