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 on information on health inequalities (Statement) is given by NHS England further to its duty under section 13SA of the National Health Service (NHS) Act 2006 to publish a Statement setting out a description of the powers available to relevant NHS bodies to collect, analyse and publish information, and the views of NHS England about how those powers should be exercised in connection with such information.

Also available here are an NHS England letter to ICBs and trusts regarding the statement, and updated 2025 guidance for NHS organisations on meeting their legal duties on health inequalities and equalities.

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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Accessible version. Published 27 November 2023.

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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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PDF version. Published 27 November 2023.

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

NHS England is not responsible for content on external websites.

Summary

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.