Guidance

Methodology for advising the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

The method and approach of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) to provide formal advice to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

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Document withdrawn due to changes in ministerial intervention powers from 31 January 2024

Applies to England

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The guidance covers:

  • who can refer proposals to the Secretary of State and why
  • how the IRP determines its advice
  • the powers of the IRP
  • what happens after the IRP submits its advice
  • the process of gathering further evidence

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Published 8 January 2020

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