Dame Annie Hudson
Biography
Dame Annie Hudson was appointed to lead the Independent review of social work regulation in November 2025.
She was previously Chair of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel from December 2020 to June 2025.
A social worker by profession, Dame Annie has held a range of practice, leadership and academic posts including:
- Strategic Director, Children’s Services for Lambeth London Borough Council
- Director of Children’s Services for Bristol City Council
- trustee at Oxfam GB
- trustee at The Social Care Institute for Excellence
Previous roles in government
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Chair - Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel