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Independent Reconfiguration Panel: Code of practice

The code of practice sets out the standards expected by members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel.

Applies to England

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The code of practice includes:

  • the purpose of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel
  • the responsible minister
  • Department of Health and Social Care sponsorship
  • the role of the Chief Executive
  • the role of the Chair
  • the role of the membership
  • public appointments
  • appraisals
  • the annual report
  • contact with the media
  • conflicts of interest
  • gifts and hospitality
  • political activity
  • use of social media
  • information handling and cyber security

Updates to this page

Published 14 May 2018
Last updated 12 March 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated to reflect changes to powers for ministerial intervention in the reconfiguration of NHS services which came into force on 31 January 2024 via the Health and Care Act 2022.

  2. First published.

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