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Independent Reconfiguration Panel: Code of practice
The code of practice sets out the standards expected by members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel.
Applies to England
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The code of practice includes:
- the purpose of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel
- the responsible minister
- Department of Health and Social Care sponsorship
- the role of the Chief Executive
- the role of the Chair
- the role of the membership
- public appointments
- appraisals
- the annual report
- contact with the media
- conflicts of interest
- gifts and hospitality
- political activity
- use of social media
- information handling and cyber security
Updates to this page
Published 14 May 2018
Last updated 3 September 2025
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Updated section 10 on contact with the media - removed reference to external supplier (Grayling Communications Ltd) following contract expiry
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Updated to reflect changes to powers for ministerial intervention in the reconfiguration of NHS services which came into force on 31 January 2024 via the Health and Care Act 2022.
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First published.