Guidance

Appointments made April 2020 to March 2021

Updated 12 December 2023

Applies to England

March 2021

NHS Digital (NHSD) – Chair extension

The appointment of Laura Wade-Gery as Chair of NHS Digital (NHSD) has been extended for 12 months with effect from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £63,000 per year.

The appointment was made in line with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Laura’s extension follows consultation with the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

In accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for an appointee’s political activity (if any is declared) to be made public. Laura Wade-Gery has not declared any political activity.

NHS Digital (NHSD) – non-executive directors

Patrick Eltridge, Ben Goldacre and Steve Woodford have been appointed as non-executive directors of NHS Digital (NHSD) for 3 years from 1 April 2021.

The appointments of Marko Balabanovic and Daniel Benton as non-executive directors of NHSD have been extended for 12 months with effect from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021.

The appointments involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles are at a rate of £7,883 a year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

These appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None of the appointees has declared any political activity.

Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment – chair

Professor Gareth Jenkins has been appointed as chair of the Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment for 3 years from 1 May 2021.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of around 3 meetings or days per year. There is no remuneration for the role.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Professor Jenkins has not declared any political activity.

Public Health England (PHE)

Professor George Griffin’s term of appointment has been extended as a non-executive member of Public Health England from 1 April 2021 until 31 October 2021.

The extension will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

The appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Professor Griffin has not declared any political activity.

NHS Business Services Authority – non-executive director

Mel Tomlin has been appointed as a non-executive director of the NHS Business Services Authority for 3 years from 1 April 2021.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Mel Tomlin has not declared any political activity.

National Data Guardian

Dr Nicola Byrne has been appointed as the National Data Guardian for 3 years from 17 March 2021.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £45,000 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Dr Nicola Byrne has not declared any political activity.

Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration – members

Professor Melanie Jones and Peter Ward have been appointed as members of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration for 3 years from 1 August 2021.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 15 days per year. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £300 per day.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Professor Melanie Jones and Peter Ward have not declared any political activity.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence – non-executive directors

Professor Gary Ford and Professor Sir Bruce Keogh have been appointed as non-executive directors of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for 3 years from 1 April 2021. Dr Mark Chakravarty, Jackie Fielding, Alina Lourie and Dr Justin Whatling have been appointed as non-executive directors for 4 years from the same date.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the non-executive director roles will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. All appointees have not declared any political activity.

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority – chair

Julia Chain has been appointed as chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority for 3 years from 1 April 2021.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £47,360 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Julia Chain has not declared any political activity.

February 2021

National Data Guardian for Health and Care – preferred candidate

Dr Nicola Byrne has been named as the government’s preferred candidate for the post of National Data Guardian (NDG) for Health and Care.

Nicola was selected through an open public appointment process which commenced in August 2020 to appoint a successor to Dame Fiona Caldicott, whose extended term in this role was due to end on 31 March 2021. The government was saddened to hear of Dame Fiona’s death on 15 February and paid tribute to her in a statement issued that day.

Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has today invited the Health and Social Care Committee to hold a public pre-appointment scrutiny hearing at their earliest opportunity and report on the preferred candidate’s suitability for the post. This is in line with proposals for scrutiny of key positions in which Parliament has an interest.

After a hearing, the committee will set out its views on the candidate’s suitability. The Secretary of State will then consider the conclusions of the committee’s report carefully before deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

Nicola is currently Deputy Medical Director, Caldicott Guardian and Chief Clinical Information Officer at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. If appointed National Data Guardian, Nicola intends to retain a clinical role at the trust.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) – non-executive directors

Philip Huggon and Joanna Lewis have been appointed as non-executive directors of NHS Blood and Transplant for 3 years from 1 March 2021.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Neither has declared any political activity.

Commission on Human Medicines – chair

Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed has been appointed as chair of the Commission on Human Medicines for 4 years from 12 February 2021.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 33 days per year, including 11 meetings and any ad-hoc meetings based on need. Remuneration for the role will be up to £500 for the preparation required and attendance at each meeting.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Sir Munir has not declared any political activity.

January 2021

Independent Reconfiguration Panel – member

Dr Zoe Penn has been reappointed as a member of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) for 2 years from 1 May 2021.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of one to 2 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be £300 per day.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Dr Penn has not declared any political activity.

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority – members

Tim Child, Jason Kasraie, Catharine Seddon and Alison Marsden have been appointed as members of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) for 3 years. Tim, Jason and Catharine are appointed from 18 January 2021 and Alison from 1 April 2021. From 1 January 2022, Catharine will be appointed as the Audit and Governance Committee Chair.

In addition, the following members have been re-appointed from 1 April 2021 to 31 December 2021:

• Anita Bharucha (Audit and Governance Committee Chair)
• Margaret Gilmore
• Yacoub Khalaf

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 3 days per month.

Remuneration for the member roles at the HFEA are at a rate of £7,883 per year, with an additional allowance for the Audit and Governance Committee Chair, bringing this total remuneration to £13,137 a year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None have declared any political activity.

Food Standards Agency – interim chair

Ruth Hussey has been appointed as interim chair of the Food Standards Agency from 1 February 2021 for up to 3 months, to allow time for the chair recruitment to conclude.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £70,000 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

In accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Ruth has not declared any political activity.

Care Quality Commission – non-executive directors

Mark Chambers and Stephen Marston have been appointed as non-executive directors of the Care Quality Commission for 3 and 2 years respectively, from 4 January 2021.

Sally Cheshire CBE has been appointed as non-executive director and chair of the audit and corporate governance committee for 4 years from 4 January 2021.

Belinda Black has been appointed as a non-executive director for 3 years from 1 May 2021, once she retires from her Chief Executive role at Sheffcare.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the non-executive director roles will be at a rate of £7,883 per year, with the audit role receiving a total of £13,137 per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. All appointees have not declared any political activity.

December 2020

NHS Blood and Transplant – Chair

Millie Banerjee has been reappointed as Chair of the NHS Blood and Transplant for 3 years from 1 June 2021.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of up 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £63,000 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Millie Banerjee has not declared any political activity.

Human Tissue Authority – members

Deborah Bowman and Jan Williams have been appointed as members of the Human Tissue Authority for 3 years from 4 January 2021.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Neither has declared any political activity.

Health Research Authority – non-executive director

Neelam Patel has been appointed as non-executive director of the Health Research Authority for 3 years from 1 April 2021.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 a year.

This appointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Neelam Patel has not declared any political activity.

November 2020

NHS Business Services Authority – non-executive director

Mark Ellerby has been reappointed as a non-executive director of the NHS Business Services Authority for 3 years from 1 April 2021.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Mark Ellerby has not declared any political activity.

NHS England and NHS Improvement – non-executive directors

Laura Wade-Gery has transferred her non-executive director role at NHS Improvement to NHS England from 6 November 2020 until 31 July 2021.

Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed has transferred his non-executive director role at NHS England to NHS Improvement from 6 November 2020 until 31 December 2021.

The appointments will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

Reason for the transfers

Following an open competition, Laura Wade-Gery was previously appointed to the NHS Improvement board until 31 July 2021. As she has been appointed as interim chair of NHS Digital until 31 March 2021, she had to resign from her NHS Improvement role as this would have disqualified her from continuing as interim chair of NHS Digital. Ministers have directly appointed Laura to the NHS England board for the remainder of her planned term of office.

Also following an open competition, Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed was appointed to the NHS England board until 31 December 2021. For balance, Sir Munir has resigned from the NHS England board and ministers have appointed him to the NHS Improvement board for the remainder of his planned term of office.

The department consulted the Commissioner for Public Appointments on the making of these appointments and he was content.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Laura Wade-Gery and Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed have not declared any political activity.

NHS Counter Fraud Authority – chair and non-executive directors

The following appointments have been made to the renewed NHS Counter Fraud Authority for 3 years from 1 November 2020:

• Thomas Taylor has been appointed as Chair
• Jayne Scott has been appointed as a non-executive director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee
• Martin Spencer has been appointed as a non-executive director

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the chair role will be £14,450 a year and for the non-executive director role will be at a rate of £7,883 a year, with a total of £13,137 a year for the Chair of Audit and Risk Committee.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. All appointees have not declared any political activity.

NHS Resolution Chair

Martin Thomas has been appointed as Chair of NHS Resolution for three years from 1 January 2021.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £63,000 a year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Martin has not declared any political activity.

Martin will be stepping down from his role as vice-chairman of the Medical Protection Society before taking up the post.

October 2020

Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment – members

Amit Bhagwat has been appointed as a member of the Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM) for 3 years from 1 September 2021.

The appointments of Dr Carol Beevers and Dr Stephen Dean as members have been extended for 9 months from 1 April 2021 until 31 December 2021.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 3 meetings or days per year. There is no remuneration for these posts. However, expenses will be paid in line with COM policy.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None has declared any political activity.

Pay Review Bodies

Karen Mumford and Stephen Boyle have been appointed as members of the NHS Pay Review Body for 3 years from 1 October 2020, and 1 August 2021, respectively.

Peter Kopelman has been re-appointed as a member of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration for 3 years from 1 August 2021.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 15 meetings per year. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £300 per day.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Karen Mumford, Stephen Boyle and Peter Kopelman have not declared any political activity.

NHS England – non-executive directors

Jeremy Townsend has been appointed as a non-executive director and Chair of Audit and Risk Assurance Committee to NHS England for 3 years from 1 October 2020.

Michael Coupe, Rakesh Kapoor and Susan Kilsby have been appointed as non-executive directors for 3 years from 1 January 2021.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the non-executive director roles will be at a rate of £7,883 a year, with an additional allowance for the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Chair, bringing his total remuneration to £13,137 a year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. The appointees have not declared any political activity.

Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards (ACCEA) – chair reappointment

Dr Stuart Dollow has been reappointed as Chair of the Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards for 3 years from 1 June 2021.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of up to 2 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £52,540 a year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

This appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Dr Stuart Dollow has not declared any political activity.

September 2020

Public Health England (PHE)

Professor George Griffin’s term of appointment has been extended as a non-executive member of Public Health England from 1 October 2020 until 31 March 2021.

The extension will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

The appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Professor Griffin has not declared any political activity.

Human Tissue Authority – (HTA) members extension

The appointments of Hossam Abdalla, Amanda Gibbon, Andrew Hall and Anthony Warrens as members of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) have been extended for 5 months with effect from 20 October 2020 to 31 March 2021.

The appointments will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days a month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 a year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None have declared any political activity.

Independent Reconfiguration Panel member

Mark Taylor has been appointed as a member of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel for 3 years from 11 September 2020.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 1 to 2 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £300 per day.

This appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Mark Taylor has not declared any political activity.

Independent Reconfiguration Panel members

Irfan Chaudry, Nicholas Relph and Michael Scott have been appointed as members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) for 3 years from 1 October 2020.

Tansi Harper and Graham Jagger have been appointed as members for 2 years from 1 October 2020.

Stephen D’Souza’s and Shera Chok’s appointments as members of the IRP have been extended for 6 months from 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2020.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 1 or 2 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £300 per day.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None have declared any political activity.

August 2020

NHS Resolution – non-executive director

Charlotte Moar has been reappointed as a non-executive director, responsible for chairing the Audit and Risk Committee of NHS Resolution for 3 years from 1 September 2020.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will continue to be at a rate of £13,137 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

In accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Charlotte Moar has not declared any political activity.

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency – chair

Stephen Lightfoot has been appointed as Chair of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for 2 years from 1 September 2020.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £63,000 per year.

The appointment was made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Governance Code for Public Appointments, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Stephen Lightfoot has not declared any political activity.

Health Research Authority – non-executive directors

Graham Clarke’s appointment as a non-executive director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Health Research Authority (HRA) has been extended for 3 months with effect from 1 January 2021.

Richard Cooper, a current non-executive director of the HRA, will take up the Audit and Risk Committee Chair role from 1 April 2021 to 31 January 2022.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £13,137 per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None have declared any political activity.

Care Quality Commission – non-executive directors

Mark Saxton has been reappointed as a non-executive director of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for 3 years from 1 August 2020.

Non-executive directors Paul Rew and Liz Sayce’s terms of appointment have been extended for 6 months until 31 December 2020, and 31 January 2021, respectively.

The appointments will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Mark Saxton, Paul Rew and Liz Sayce have not declared any political activity.

Health Education England – non-executive director

Dr Harpreet Sood has been appointed as a non-executive director of Health Education England (HEE) for 3 years from 1 September 2020.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Dr Sood has not declared any political activity.

July 2020

Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration – members

John Matheson has been reappointed as a member of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration for 3 years from 1 September 2020.

David Bingham’s first term of appointment has been extended from 1 April 2020 until 31 July 2020.

The appointments will continue to involve a time commitment of 15 meetings per year. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £300 per day for preparation and attendance at meetings.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. John Matheson and David Bingham have not declared any political activity.

NHS Digital (NHSD) – chair

Laura Wade-Gery has been appointed as chair of NHS Digital, succeeding Noel Gordon on the completion of his 4-year term. Her appointment will be for a period of 7 months from 1 September 2020, ending on 31 March 2021. Laura is also a non-executive director of NHS England/Improvement (NHSE/I). During her period of appointment as Chair of NHS Digital, she will draw on both experiences to lead a review to determine the critical capabilities and digital operating model across NHSD, NHSX and NHSE/I needed to drive the digitally enabled wider system transformation envisaged in the NHS Long Term Plan. This will build on the closer collaboration between NHS Digital, NHSE/I and NHSX that has been so effective during the COVID-19 incident.

Laura Wade-Gery has been appointed directly to the role following consultation with the Commissioner for Public Appointments. An open competition will be run during her term of office to appoint a full-term chair from April 2021.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £63,000 per year.

The appointment was made in line with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. In accordance with the code, there is a requirement for an appointee’s political activity (if any is declared) to be made public. Laura Wade-Gery has not declared any political activity.

Commission on Human Medicines ‒ commissioners

Professor Poulam Patel, Professor Marc Turner and Professor Christopher Weir have been appointed as commissioners of the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) for 4 years from 6 July 2020.

Dr Siraj Misbah has been reappointed from 1 July 2020 for 2 years and Dr Martin Wilson has been reappointed from 28 March 2020 for 4 years.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of approximately 22 days per year, including 11 meetings. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £325 per meeting.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

These appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Professor Poulam Patel is a (paying) member of the Labour party. All others have not declared any political activity.

These appointments are made jointly between the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Minister of Health, Northern Ireland and in consultation with Scottish ministers.

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority – member

Kate Brian has been reappointed as a member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority from 12 November 2020 until 31 March 2021.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will continue to be at a rate of £7,883 a year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Kate Brian has not declared any political activity.

NHS Business Services Authority – non-executive directors

Kathryn Gillatt has been appointed as a non-executive director of the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) for 3 years from 1 October 2020 until 30 September 2023, taking up the Audit and Risk Committee Chair role with effect from 1 April 2021.

Andrew Flanagan’s appointment as Audit and Risk Committee Chair of the NHSBSA has been extended for 6 months with effect from 1 October 2020 until 31 March 2021.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the non-executive director role will be at a rate of £7,883 per year, with the Audit Chair remunerated at £13,137 per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Kathryn and Andrew have not declared any political activity.

NHS Resolution Chair

Ian Dilks’ appointment as Chair of NHS Resolution (legally known as the NHS Litigation Authority) has been extended for a further 5 months from 1 August 2020.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will continue to be at a rate of £63,000 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

In accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Ian has not declared any political activity.

NHS Digital – non-executive directors

Soraya Dhillon and Sudhesh Kumar’s appointments as non-executive directors of NHS Digital have been extended for 12 months from 1 January 2021.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 a year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

These appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there’s a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Soraya and Sudhesh have not declared any political activity.

British Pharmacopoeia Commission – members

Dr Emre Amirak, Dr Andrew Barnes, Dr Vikas Jaitely and Dr Paul Marshall have been appointed as members of the British Pharmacopoeia Commission (BPC) for 4 years from 22 June 2020.

Dr Graham Cook has been reappointed as a member of BPC for 2 years from 1 January 2020.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 3 meetings per year. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £325 per meeting. Members will also be required to attend meetings of the Expert Advisory Groups (EAG) or panels of experts to which they are appointed. This will be for a maximum of 2 meetings per EAG each year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

These appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None have declared any political activity.

These appointments are made jointly between the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Minister of Health, Northern Ireland and in consultation with Scottish Ministers.

June 2020

National Data Guardian for Health and Care

Dame Fiona Caldicott’s appointment as the National Data Guardian for Health and Care has been extended for 6 months with effect from 1 October 2020.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 8 days per month. Remuneration for the role will continue to be at a rate of £350 per day.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

In accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Dame Fiona Caldicott has not declared any political activity.

Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment ‒ members

Dr George Johnson, Julia Kenny and Madeleine Wang have been appointed as members of the Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM) for 3 years from 1 June 2020.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 3 meetings or days per year. There is no remuneration for these posts. However, expenses will be paid in line with COM policy.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there’s a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None of the appointees has declared any political activity.

Food Standards Agency – deputy chair

Ruth Hussey has been appointed as deputy chair of the Food Standards Agency for 3 years from 1 July 2020.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 35 days per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £13,900 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Ruth has not declared any political activity.

NHS Digital – Chair extension

Noel Gordon’s appointment as the Chair of NHS Digital (formerly known as the Health and Social Care Information Centre) has been extended for 3 months with effect from 1 June 2020.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will continue to be at a rate of £63,000 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

In accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Noel has not declared any political activity.

Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards – Medical Director

Professor Kevin Davies has been appointed as Medical Director of the Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards (ACCEA) for 3 years from 1 July 2020.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £52,540 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Professor Davies has not declared any political activity.

May 2020

NHS Blood and Transplant – non-executive directors

Professor Deirdre Kelly has been appointed as a non-executive director of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) for 3 years from 1 July 2020.

Jeremy Monroe’s appointment as a non-executive director of NHSBT has been extended for 8 months until 10 February 2021.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Neither have declared any political activity.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) – non-executive directors

Mercy Jeyasingham and Liam Smeeth have been appointed as non-executive directors of the MHRA for 3 years from 1 May 2020 and 1 July 2020 respectively. The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days a month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 a year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Neither have declared any political activity.

April 2020

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) – interim chair extension

Timothy Irish’s appointment as interim chair of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has been extended from 1 April 2020 to 24 May 2020, to allow time for the new chair to take up post.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2.5 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will continue to be at a rate of £63,000 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

In accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Timothy has not declared any political activity.

NHS England – non-executive director

Lord Ara Darzi has transferred his non-executive director role at NHS Improvement to NHS England from 1 April 2020 until 31 July 2021.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will remain at a rate of £7,883 a year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Lord Ara Darzi has not declared any political activity.