NHS England’s statement on information on health inequalities (duty under section 13SA of the National Health Service Act 2006)

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This statement describes the powers available to NHS bodies to collect, analyse and publish information on health inequalities, and NHS England’s views on how those powers should be used to reduce inequalities in access and outcomes (section 13SA NHS Act 2006).

It will support relevant NHS bodies to fulfil their health inequalities legal duties and inform an evidence-led improvement approach to healthcare inequalities, in line with Core20PLUS5. It provides guidance on how to collect and analyse information on health inequalities, how this should be used to inform local action and how this should be reflected in annual reports.

To support annual reporting requirements, a set of key lines of enquiry have been developed alongside a menu of measures aligned with national policy priorities.

Contents

  1. NHS England’s statement on information on health inequalities
  2. Letter – publication of NHS England’s statement on information on health inequalities
  3. Health inequalities and equality legal duties: A reference document for NHS commissioners and providers

NHS England’s statement on information on health inequalities

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NHS England’s statement on information on health inequalities (duty under section 13SA of the National Health Service Act 2006)

NHS England’s statement on information on health inequalities (duty under section 13SA of the National Health Service Act 2006)

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Summary

This revised statement replaces the previous version, published in November 2023. This statement is intended to cover the period leading up to the legal abolition of NHS England.

Accessible version. Published 27 November 2023 and updated 19 November 2025.

Letter – publication of NHS England’s statement on information on health inequalities

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Letter – publication of NHS England’s statement on information on health inequalities

Letter – publication of NHS England’s statement on information on health inequalities

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Letter from Chris Hopson and Dr Bola Owolabi. Published 28 November 2023.

Health inequalities and equality legal duties: A reference document for NHS commissioners and providers

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Health inequalities and equality legal duties: A reference document for NHS commissioners and providers

Health inequalities and equality legal duties: A reference document for NHS commissioners and providers

NHS England is not responsible for content on external websites.

Summary

Integrated care boards, NHS trusts and foundation trusts and other NHS organisations should use this document to inform action to meet their legal duties on health inequalities and equalities.

Published 9 July 2025.