Health Building Note 00-08 Addendum 1 – a guide to the healthcare system in England for local planning authorities
Health Building Note 00-08 Addendum 1
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Health Building Note
Abstract
Gives an overview of the health system in England and the role of local authorities in promoting health and wellbeing.
History
Read with Parts A and B of HBN 00-08. Department of Health is now known as the Department of Health and Social Care.
Subjects
- Building types
- Legal issues and management
- Health buildings/hospitals
Publisher History
The Department of Health was committed to improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services. Its work included setting national standards, shaping the direction of health and social care services and promoting healthier living. Publications included Space for Health: Technical Manuals, as well as the Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memorandums, and White Papers. Add - They were renamed to the Department of Health and Social Care. However. responsibility for technical guidance was then transferred to NHS Improvement in February 2017 which is now part of NHS England and NHS Improvement.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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