NHS East of England

NHS East of England (pronunciation: /ɛn eɪʧ ɪst ʌv ˈiːŋɡlənd/) is one of the ten Strategic Health Authorities established by the National Health Service (NHS) in England. It was created in 2006 as part of the NHS's reorganisation to improve health services.

Etymology

The term "NHS East of England" is derived from its function and geographical location. "NHS" stands for National Health Service, the publicly funded healthcare system in England. "East of England" refers to the eastern region of England where this particular Strategic Health Authority operates.

Related Terms

Strategic Health Authority: A type of public health administrative body in England. They were responsible for enacting the directives of the Department of Health at a regional level.
National Health Service: The publicly funded healthcare system in England, and one of the four National Health Service systems in the United Kingdom.
Department of Health: A department of the UK government responsible for government policy for health and social care matters and for the NHS in England.
Public Health England: An executive agency of the Department of Health in the United Kingdom that began operating in April 2013. Its formation came as a result of reorganisation of the National Health Service (NHS) in England outlined in the Health and Social Care Act 2012.