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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Independent Review of the Physician and Anaesthesia Associate Professions

20 November 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Wes Streeting Lab Ilford North

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Key points

  • The Government has commissioned Professor Gillian Leng CBE to lead an independent review into the Physician and Anaesthesia Associate professions.
  • Professor Leng's review will focus on the safety, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency of these roles.
  • The report is expected to inform future reforms for the delivery of the 10-Year Health Plan and is due in Spring 2025.

Issue summary

The Government has commissioned Professor Gillian Leng CBE to lead an independent review into the Physician and Anaesthesia Associate professions.

Action requested

Professor Leng's review will consider the safety, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency of these roles and inform future reforms for the delivery of the 10-Year Health Plan. The report is due in Spring 2025.

Key facts

  • Professor Gillian Leng CBE leads an independent review into Physician and Anaesthesia Associate professions.
  • The review will consider safety, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency of roles.
  • The review will gather evidence from the UK and globally, engaging with various stakeholders.
  • Regulation of PAs and AAs by the General Medical Council begins in December 2024.
  • Terms of Reference for the review will be published on GOV.UK in due course.
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