This factsheet highlights some of the achievements of the NHS European Office in 2010/11 and our priorities for 2011/12.
European policy and legislation are having an increasing impact on the NHS. By the time European legislation becomes UK law, the window of opportunity in which to debate and, if necessary, amend it has already passed.
The NHS European Office represents the NHS to EU decision-makers throughout the European legislative process, highlighting the potential impact of EU proposals on the NHS and influencing the development of EU policy to support NHS interests.