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<p>The Department does not hold the precise information requested. However, the Department
has published guidance, entitled <em>The Health and Care System Explained</em>, on
organisations that are involved in the delivery of health services since the implementation
of the Health and Social Care Act (2012). Based on that guidance, it is estimated
that there are 16 national bodies and 224 local bodies that do not directly provide
health services to patients within the system.</p><p> </p><p>By contrast, there are
approximately 33,000 bodies in England that do provide NHS services directly to patients,
including NHS trusts, NHS foundation trusts, general practices, dental practices,
opticians and community pharmacies.</p>
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