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NHS Shared Business Services

Asked by James NaishLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 3 March 2025UIN 33627

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will review the use of NHS Shared Business Services by non-NHS services for (a) payroll, (b) pension, (c) procurement, (d) tax accounting and (e) other financial services.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The NHS Shared Business Services provides corporate and back-office services, including payroll, pensions, procurement, and accounting services, to National Health Service organisations and health-related social enterprises only.

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