House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Health Update
12 July 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by James Morris Con Halesowen and Rowley Regis
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Key points
- The appointment of Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE as the first Patient Safety Commissioner for England is announced.
- Dr Hughes was selected through an open competition process and underwent pre-appointment scrutiny.
- Dr Hughes will champion patient safety regarding medicines and medical devices and promote patient views.
Issue summary
The statement announces the appointment of Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE as the first Patient Safety Commissioner for England.
Action requested
Dr Hughes has been appointed following an open competition and pre-appointment scrutiny hearing to champion patient safety in relation to medicines and medical devices, promoting patient views and learning from existing work to improve safety.
Key facts
- Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE FRCGP SFFMLM is the first Patient Safety Commissioner for England.
- The appointment followed an open competition and pre-appointment scrutiny hearing with the Health and Social Care Committee.
- The core duties of the Commissioner include promoting patient safety and the importance of public views.
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