Quality strategy for NHS-funded care in England

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Published on behalf of the National Quality Board, this strategy provides a structured approach to making quality the organising principle of NHS-funded care in England over the next decade.

In doing so, it sets out a shared approach to quality across 3 interdependent domains: safety, effectiveness and experience.

Executive summary

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A quick overview of what the strategy aims to achieve and priorities for action.

Accessible content. Published 14 July 2026.

Quality strategy for NHS-funded care in England

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The complete strategy sets out priorities, the case for change and the delivery approach for improvement.

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Technical annex

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This annex brings together data to show recent trends, the current baseline for key indicators and the drivers associated with those quality outcomes.

Published 14 July 2026.

Narrative summary

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A narrative overview of the challenges facing the NHS and how the strategy will bring about improvement.

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Letter to the system

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An announcement of the strategy launch with actions for NHS organisations and partners.

Accessible content. Published 14 July 2026.