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NHS England

NHS England is an executive non-departmental public body responsible for the commissioning side of the National Health Service (NHS) in England. Established under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, it operates as part of the Department of Health and Social Care. NHS England's core functions include overseeing the budget, planning, and delivery of healthcare services. It directly commissions services from general practitioners, dentists, optometrists, and specialist healthcare providers, playing a central role in the operational management and resource allocation within the NHS system in England.