Appointments made 1 April to 12 December 2023
Updated 12 December 2023
Applies to England
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December 2023
NHS Resolution – non-executive director
The appointment of Charlotte Moar as a non-executive director and Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) chair of NHS Resolution has been extended from 1 December 2023 to 31 March 2024, or until a new ARC chair is appointed.
The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the non-executive director role and chair of the Audit and Risk Committee will continue at a rate of £13,137 per year.
This appointment was 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. Charlotte Moar has not declared any political activity.
NHS Pay Review Body – interim chair
Stephen Boyle, currently a serving member of the NHS Pay Review Body has been appointed as interim chair of the NHS Pay Review Body from 1 December 2023 to 31 July 2024 or until a substantive chair has been appointed, whichever is sooner.
The appointment will involve a time commitment of around 15 days per year and remuneration for the role will be £350 per day.
In line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments, DHSC consulted the Commissioner for Public Appointments on this interim appointment. The commissioner was content.
The appointment was 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. Stephen Boyle has not declared any political activity.
Human Tissue Authority (HTA) – members
Mhairi Anderson, David Lock KC and Jessica Watts have been appointed as members of the Human Tissue Authority for 3 years from 1 December 2023.
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. Mhairi Anderson, David Lock KC and Jessica Watts have not declared any political activity.
October 2023
NHS Pay Review Body – chair and member
The appointment terms of Philippa Hird as chair and Patricia Gordon as a member of the NHS Pay Review Body have been extended until 30 November 2023.
The chair appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 15 days per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £350 per day.
The member appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 15 days per year. Remuneration for the role 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 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. Philippa Hird and Patricia Gordon have not declared any political activity.
Department of Health and Social Care – interim lead non-executive director
Following Baroness Kate Lampard standing down as lead non-executive director (NED) of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Samantha Jones, a serving DHSC NED, has been appointed as interim lead NED from 29 September 2023 until 31 December 2023, or until a new lead NED is appointed, whichever is sooner.
The role is remunerated at a rate of £20,000 per year for a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month.
Departmental NEDs are public appointments regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
In accordance with the Code of Governance for Public Appointments, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Samantha has not declared any political activity.
September 2023
NHS England – non-executive directors
Jeremy Townsend has been re-appointed as a non-executive director and chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee from 1 October 2023, and Michael Coupe as a non-executive director from 1 January 2024 to NHS England; both appointments are for 3 years.
Sir David Behan’s term of appointment as a non-executive director of NHS England has been extended from 1 January 2024 until 31 August 2024.
All the appointments will continue to 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. Jeremy Townsend will continue to receive £13,137 per year as non-executive director and chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.
In line with the Governance Code on public appointments, the department consulted the Commissioner for Public Appointments on the extension of Sir David Behan’s appointment term. The commissioner was content.
The appointments were 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.
Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) – members
The appointments of Elaine Strachan-Hall and Michael Scott as members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel have been extended from 1 October 2023 to 31 December 2023 or until we recruit new members, whichever is sooner.
These roles will continue to involve a time commitment of 1 to 2 days per month, and remuneration at £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.
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. Neither of the appointees has declared any political activity.
NHS Pay Review Body – chair and member
The appointment terms of Philippa Hird as chair and Patricia Gordon as a member of the NHS Pay Review Body have been extended until 31 October 2023.
The chair appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 15 days per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £350 per day.
The member appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 15 days per year. Remuneration for the role 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 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. Philippa Hird and Patricia Gordon have not declared any political activity.
Health Research Authority (HRA) – non-executive director
Neelam Patel has been re-appointed as a non-executive director of the HRA for 3 years from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027.
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 £7,883 per annum.
The 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. Neelam has not declared any political activity.
July 2023
Health Services Safety Investigations Body – non-executive directors
Michael Durkin and Marc Esmiley have been appointed as non-executive directors for 2 years; Mary Cunneen and Marisa Logan-Ward have been appointed as non-executive directors for 3 years; and Peter Schild has been appointed as a non-executive director and chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee for 3 years to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body from 1 October 2023.
Before this, all appointees will start in their roles from 1 September 2023 in a designate capacity until the new body is formally established from October 2023.
The non-executive director 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.
The non-executive director who will also chair the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee will receive a remuneration 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.
British Pharmacopoeia Commission (BPC) – members
Mr Robert Lowe and Professor Monique Simmonds have been appointed as members of the BPC. Mr Lowe for a further 4 years from 1 January 2024 and Professor Simmonds for a further 2 years from 1 January 2024.
The appointments will continue to involve a time commitment of 3 meetings per year. 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.
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 Mr Lowe nor Professor Simmonds have declared any political activity.
NHS Resolution – non-executive directors
Janice Barber has been re-appointed as a non-executive director of NHS Resolution (NHSR) for 3 years, from 18 January 2024 to 17 January 2027.
The appointment of Charlotte Moar as a non-executive director and Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) chair of NHSR has been extended from 1 September 2023 until 30 November 2023 or until a new ARC chair is appointed, whichever is sooner.
The appointments will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the non-executive director role will continue at a rate of £7,883 per year, with the ARC chair continuing to receive £13,137 per year.
These appointments were 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 deputy chair
Mark Rolfe has been appointed as interim deputy chair of the Food Standards Agency from 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023 or until we recruit the new deputy chair, whichever is sooner.
The appointment will involve a time commitment of 35 days per annum. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £14,000 per annum.
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 was 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 has not declared any political activity.
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) – interim co-chairs
Amanda Calvert, Graham Cooke and Michael Whitehouse have been appointed as interim co-chairs of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) from 12 July 2023 and until we recruit a new chair of the MHRA.
The chair appointment involves a time commitment of around 3 days per week, for a remuneration of £63,000 per year. The time commitment and remuneration will be split across the interim 3 co-chairs.
These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance 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 have declared any political activity.
Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) – members
The appointments of Professor Simon Brake, Luke March, Rajesh Khanna, Rohan Sivanandan and Suzy Walton as members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel were extended for 1 year from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024.
In addition, Tansi Harper and Graham Jagger have been re-appointed as members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel for 3 years from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2026.
These roles will continue to involve a time commitment of 1 to 2 days per month, and remuneration at £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.
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 have declared any political activity.
June 2023
Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) – member
John Matheson has been appointed as a member of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration for a further 12 months, from 1 September 2023.
The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of approximately 15 meetings per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £300 per day for the preparation and attendance at meetings.
This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Governance Code on 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 has not declared any political activity.
Commission on Human Medicines – commissioner
David Crundwell has been appointed as a commissioner of the Commission on Human Medicines for 4 years from 12 June 2023.
The appointment will involve a time commitment of 22 days or meetings per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £325 per 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 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. David Crundwell has not declared any political activity.
Chair of the Healthwatch England Committee and non-executive directors of the Care Quality Commission
Professor David Croisdale-Appleby has been appointed as chair of the Healthwatch England Committee and non-executive director of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for 3 years from 1 June 2023.
Christine Asbury, Mark Chakravarty and Ali Hasan have been appointed as non-executive directors of CQC for 3 years, from 1 June 2023.
The chair appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 days per week. Remuneration will be at a rate of £30,000 per year for the combined roles of Healthwatch England Committee chair and CQC non-executive director.
The non-executive director appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month and remuneration for the role 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. None of the appointees have declared any political activity.
Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM) – members
Dr George Johnson, Julia Kenny and Madeleine Wang have been re-appointed as members of the Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM) for 3 years from 1 June 2023.
The appointments will involve a time commitment of approximately 3 days per year. The roles are not remunerated.
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. Dr Johnson, Julia Kenny and Madeleine Wang have not declared any political activity.
May 2023
Human Tissue Authority (HTA) – member
Professor Deborah Bowman has been re-appointed as a member of the Human Tissue Authority for 3 years from 4 January 2024.
The appointment 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.
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. Professor Bowman has not declared any political activity.
NHS Blood and Transplant – non-executive directors
Rachel Jones and Caroline Serfass have been appointed as non-executive directors of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) for 3 years from 1 May 2023.
The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles is 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. Neither of the appointees has declared any political activity.
NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) – member
Professor Karen Mumford has been re-appointed as a member of the NHS Pay Review Body for 12 months from 1 October 2023.
The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 15 days per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £300 per day.
This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Governance Code 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. Professor Karen Mumford has not declared any political activity.
April 2023
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) – non-executive directors
Amanda Calvert has been re-appointed as a non-executive director of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for 2 years from 1 September 2023 until 31 August 2025.
Michael Whitehouse has also been re-appointed as a non-executive director and Audit and Risk Assurance Committee chair of the MHRA for 3 years from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2026.
The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the non-executive director role will continue at a rate of £7,883 per year, with the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee chair continuing to receive £13,137 per year.
These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance 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. Neither of the appointees have declared any political activity.
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) – member
Professor Christine J Watson has been appointed as a member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) for 3 years from 1 May 2023.
This 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 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.
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. Professor Watson has not declared any political activity.
Healthwatch England (HWE) – interim chair
The appointment of Belinda Black as interim chair of the Healthwatch England Committee has been extended from 1 April 2023 until 31 July 2023 or until a new chair is appointed, whichever is sooner.
The time commitment for the role of interim HWE chair will continue to be approximately one day per week. Remuneration for the combined roles of interim HWE chair and Care Quality Commission non-executive member will continue to be £15,000 per 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.
This appointment was 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. Belinda has not declared any political activity.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) – chair
Ian Peters has been re-appointed as chair of UKHSA for 3 years from 1 April 2023.
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.
This 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. Ian Peters has not declared any political activity.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) – non-executive member and chair of the Audit and Risk Committee
Cindy Rampersaud has been appointed as a non-executive member and chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of UKHSA for 3 years from 3 April 2023.
The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £13,137 per annum.
This 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. Cindy Rampersaud has not declared any political activity.