Independent review of physician associates and anaesthesia associates
Information about the independent review of the physician associate and anaesthesia associate professions, led by Professor Gillian Leng CBE.
An independent review of the physician associate and anaesthesia associate professions was commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in November 2024.
The review is being led by Professor Gillian Leng CBE. It will consider the safety of the roles and their contribution to multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
You can register to attend an engagement webinar, with sessions for physician associates, anaesthesia associates, resident doctors and other healthcare professionals. These sessions will provide an opportunity to hear about the review and to raise questions to Professor Leng.
The conclusions of the review will be published in spring 2025 and will inform the workforce plan to deliver the 10 Year Health Plan.
Call for analysis and research
Call for evidence to support the independent review of physician associates and anaesthesia associates.
Survey of healthcare professionals
Survey targeted at physician associates, anaesthesia associates and those that work with them.
Review scope and terms of reference
Information about the independent review of the physician associate and anaesthesia associate professions, led by Professor Gillian Leng CBE.
Updates to this page
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Added paragraph with link to register for a series of engagement webinars.
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Added the Leng review's survey of healthcare professionals to the collection page.
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