Correspondence

IRP evidence to the independent investigation of NHS performance

Letter from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel Chair, Professor Sir Norman Williams, to the Rt Hon the Lord Darzi of Denham OM KBE

• From: Independent Reconfiguration Panel
• Published: 3 September 2024

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IRP evidence submission to Lord Darzi's independent investigation of NHS performance

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IRP evidence submission to Lord Darzi's independent investigation of NHS performance

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This letter provides evidence on NHS reconfigurations for Lord Darzi to consider as he leads an independent investigation of NHS performance following a commission from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

The letter discusses:

• the drivers of NHS reconfigurations
• the centralisation of NHS services
• temporary closures of NHS services
• ministerial intervention powers for NHS reconfigurations
• assurance and decision making processes for NHS business cases
• health inequalities and impact assessments

Published 3 September 2024