Appointments made April 2026 to March 2027
Updated 12 May 2026
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May 2026
Chair of Healthwatch England and Care Quality Commission non-executive directors
Professor David Croisdale-Appleby OBE has been re-appointed as Chair of Healthwatch England (HWE) and a non-executive director of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) from 1 June 2026 until 31 July 2027, or until HWE is disestablished. The appointment of both roles will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 days per week and remuneration for both roles will continue to be at a rate of £30,000 per year.
Richard Barker CBE has been appointed as a non-executive director of CQC for 3 years from 1 April 2026. The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month and remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.
The appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None of the appointees have declared any political activity.
NHS Blood and Transplant - non-executive directors and Audit, Risk and Governance Committee chair
Penny McIntyre has been re-appointed as a non-executive director of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) for 3 years from 1 March 2027. This appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.
In addition, Ian Murphy has been re-appointed as a non-executive director and chair of the NHSBT Audit, Risk and Governance Committee for 3 years from 1 March 2027. This appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration will be at a rate of £13,137 per year.
These appointments were made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Neither has declared any political activity.
April 2026
NHS Counter Fraud Authority - chair
Tom Hayhoe has been appointed chair of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) for 3 years from 1 May 2026.
The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £14,450 per year.
This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Tom has not declared any political activity.