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The home of Independent Reconfiguration Panel on GOV.UK. The IRP is a committee of experts who provide impartial specialist advice about proposals to change NHS services in England to support ministerial decisions.

• Updated: 15 August 2024

The code of practice sets out the standards expected by members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel.

• Updated: 3 September 2025

• Independent Reconfiguration Panel: code of practice

  1. Purpose of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel The Independent…

The IRP is a committee of experts who provide impartial specialist advice about proposals to change NHS services in England to support ministerial decisions.

• Updated: 17 September 2025

• Updated: 15 February 2024

Independent Reconfiguration Panel report on the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Transformation Programme at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

• Updated: 21 December 2023

Independent Reconfiguration Panel advice on referrals made to the Secretary of State.

• Updated: 4 November 2021

The annual business review of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) for the period from April 2022 to March 2023.

• Updated: 12 April 2023

The register of interests of members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP).

• Updated: 17 September 2025

Six lessons learned identified by the Independent Reconfiguration Panel to improve proposals for changes to NHS services.

• Updated: 20 February 2024

The annual business review of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel for the period from April 2024 to March 2025.

• Updated: 4 April 2025