The National Health Service Act 2006 received Royal Assent on 8 November 2006 and came into effect on 1 March 2007.

Most health legislation made since 1977 has been summarised within three Acts of Parliament, of which the National Health Service Act 2006 is one.

The Acts are:

• The National Health Service Act 2006;
• The National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006;
• The National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006.

The National Health Service Act 2006 contains legislation on areas such as "Private healthcare" etc.

For further information on the National Health Service Act 2006, see the Department of Health website.