ALL CHANGE FOR THE NHS  .....

GP-led groups have now taken over control of local NHS budgets, and a new board, NHS England, oversees the running of the service.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21964568

The 152 Primary Care Trusts have been scrapped.
A major concern is how significant will be an increasing role of the private sector in the NHS.

WELFARE SYSTEM REFORMS

Today sees cuts in housing benefit for some social housing tenants with a spare bedroom, and changes to council tax.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21991953

Low income families will now be paying council tax, while millionaires are gifted tax cuts of £100,000 per year.