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Health Update
12 July 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
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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