House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Consultation on proposals to regulate NHS managers
26 November 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Wes Streeting Lab Ilford North
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At a glance
Key points
- The Department of Health and Social Care is launching a 12-week consultation on regulating NHS managers.
- The consultation seeks views from health organisations, regulators, professional bodies, the public, patients, and staff.
- This initiative follows recommendations from previous inquiries and is part of broader leadership development efforts.
Issue summary
The statement discusses a government initiative to regulate NHS managers through a 12-week consultation.
Action requested
The Department of Health and Social Care is launching a 12-week consultation on options for regulating NHS managers, seeking views from various stakeholders including health organisations, regulators, professional bodies, the public, patients, and staff. This follows recommendations from previous inquiries and forms part of broader leadership development work.
Key facts
- The government's manifesto commitment to introduce professional standards for NHS managers.
- The consultation is part of a programme of work including establishing a College of Executive and Clinical Leadership.
- A separate report on the findings of the department’s call for evidence on the statutory duty of candour has been published.