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Independent Reconfiguration Panel
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§ Ministers
Recorded ministerial post holdings
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§ Consultations
Consultations and government responses
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§ Publications
Other official publications
61 recorded
Transparency release · 2026-06-19
Independent Reconfiguration Panel: register of interests
Independent review · 2026-01-13
Humber Acute Services - IRP advice to the Secretary of State
Transparency release · 2025-09-03
Independent Reconfiguration Panel: Code of practice
Corporate report · 2025-04-04
IRP annual business review 2024-25
correspondence · 2024-10-10
Letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
correspondence · 2024-09-03
IRP evidence to the independent investigation of NHS performance
correspondence · 2024-05-03
Letter from the IRP Chair to the Minister of State
Corporate report · 2024-04-07
Independent Reconfiguration Panel: Annual business review 2023-24
Independent review · 2023-12-21
Report: Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Transformation Programme
Corporate report · 2023-04-12
IRP annual business review: 2022 to 2023
Corporate report · 2022-05-06
IRP annual business review 2021 to 2022
Independent review · 2022-03-17
Advice to the Secretary of State on Teignmouth and Dawlish community services
Independent review · 2021-11-04
Advice to the Minister of State for Health on Kent and Medway stroke services
Independent review · 2020-11-02
Advice to the Secretary of State on Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Independent review · 2020-01-13
Advice to the Minister of State for Health on the Dorset Clinical Services Review
Independent review · 2019-10-03
Advice to the Secretary of State on Shrewsbury and Telford acute services
Independent review · 2019-07-30
Advice to the Minister of State for Health on Mid and South Essex acute services
Independent review · 2019-07-17
Advice to the Minister of State for Health on respite care services in Tees Valley
Independent review · 2018-11-14
Advice to the Secretary of State on Rothbury Community Hospital
Independent review · 2018-08-31
IRP: South Tyneside and Sunderland advice
Independent review · 2018-05-11
IRP: Calderdale and Huddersfield advice
Independent review · 2018-03-16
IRP: Croydon IVF advice
Independent review · 2018-03-07
IRP: Horton General Hospital, Banbury advice
Independent review · 2017-12-19
IRP: Stoke-on-Trent initial assessment
Independent review · 2017-11-23
IRP: Cumbria initial assessment
Independent review · 2017-11-23
IRP: East Riding of Yorkshire initial assessment
Independent review · 2017-10-18
IRP: Thurrock initial assessment
Independent review · 2017-09-26
IRP: Horton Hospital, Banbury initial assessment
Independent review · 2017-08-03
IRP: Grantham initial assessment
Independent review · 2017-07-03
IRP: Deer Park Medical Centre, Witney initial assessment.
Independent review · 2017-03-20
IRP: Hartlepool APMS initial assessment
Independent review · 2016-09-28
IRP: Torrington initial assessment
Independent review · 2016-01-13
IRP: Redbridge initial assessment
Independent review · 2015-06-11
IRP: Cossham initial assessment
Independent review · 2015-02-20
IRP: Jarrow initial assessment
Independent review · 2014-05-30
IRP: North Somerset initial assessment
Independent review · 2014-05-28
IRP: North Yorkshire initial assessment
Independent review · 2014-03-17
IRP: north Bristol and south Gloucestershire initial assessments
Independent review · 2014-03-06
IRP: Mid-Yorkshire initial assessment
Independent review · 2013-11-20
IRP: East Berkshire initial assessment
Independent review · 2013-11-20
IRP: Kent and Medway initial assessment
Independent review · 2013-10-30
IRP advice: north-west London acute hospital services
Independent review · 2013-06-12
IRP advice: national children's congenital heart services
Independent review · 2011-10-27
IRP advice: north-east London acute hospital services
Independent review · 2011-05-20
IRP advice: Portsmouth end-of-life care
Independent review · 2010-07-22
IRP advice: south-west peninsula cancer surgical services
Independent review · 2009-06-30
IRP advice: Lincolnshire microbiology services
Independent review · 2009-05-08
IRP advice: south-east London hospital and community services
Independent review · 2008-09-04
IRP advice: North London acute hospital services
Independent review · 2008-09-04
IRP advice: East Sussex maternity and associated services
Independent review · 2008-09-04
IRP advice: Bridlington cardiac and acute medical services
Independent review · 2008-07-21
IRP advice: Scarborough and north-east Yorkshire maternity
Independent review · 2008-03-20
IRP advice: Banbury children's, maternity and gynaecology
Independent review · 2008-02-06
IRP advice: West Suffolk community and intermediate services
Independent review · 2007-12-18
IRP advice: Sandwell and West Birmingham emergency surgeries
Independent review · 2007-12-18
IRP advice: west Kent orthopaedic and general surgical services
Independent review · 2007-08-31
IRP advice: Gloucestershire inpatient mental health services
Independent review · 2007-08-24
IRP advice: healthcare services in north-east Manchester
Independent review · 2007-08-24
IRP advice: Greater Manchester maternity and children's services
Independent review · 2007-01-19
IRP advice: North Tees and Hartlepool maternity and paediatrics
§ Timeline
Departmental lifecycle events
61 recorded
- 2026-06-19 · publicationIndependent Reconfiguration Panel: register of interestsThe register of interests of members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP).GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2026-01-13 · publicationHumber Acute Services - IRP advice to the Secretary of StateAdvice from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care about the reconfiguration of acute services in Humber and North Yorkshire.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2025-09-03 · publicationIndependent Reconfiguration Panel: Code of practiceThe code of practice sets out the standards expected by members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2025-04-04 · publicationIRP annual business review 2024-25The annual business review of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel for the period from April 2024 to March 2025.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2024-10-10 · publicationLetter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social CareLetter from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel Chair, Sir Norman Williams, to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2024-09-03 · publicationIRP evidence to the independent investigation of NHS performanceLetter from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel Chair, Professor Sir Norman Williams, to the Rt Hon the Lord Darzi of Denham OM KBEGOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2024-05-03 · publicationLetter from the IRP Chair to the Minister of StateLetter from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel Chair to the Rt Hon Andrew Stephenson CBE MP, Minister of State (Minister for Health and Secondary Care).GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2024-04-07 · publicationIndependent Reconfiguration Panel: Annual business review 2023-24The annual business review of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel for the period from April 2023 to March 2024.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2023-12-21 · publicationReport: Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Transformation ProgrammeIndependent Reconfiguration Panel report on the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Transformation Programme at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS TrustGOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2023-04-12 · publicationIRP annual business review: 2022 to 2023The annual business review of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) for the period from April 2022 to March 2023.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2022-05-06 · publicationIRP annual business review 2021 to 2022Annual review of the activities and achievements of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) from April 2021 to March 2022.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2022-03-17 · publicationAdvice to the Secretary of State on Teignmouth and Dawlish community servicesAdvice from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel about the reconfiguration of community services in Devon sent to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on 23 December 2021GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2021-11-04 · publicationAdvice to the Minister of State for Health on Kent and Medway stroke servicesAdvice from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel about the reconfiguration of Kent and Medway stroke services sent to the Minister of State for Health on 30 September 2019.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2020-11-02 · publicationAdvice to the Secretary of State on Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustAdvice from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel sent to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on 28 October 2020 about the reconfiguration of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustGOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2020-01-13 · publicationAdvice to the Minister of State for Health on the Dorset Clinical Services ReviewAdvice from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel sent to the Minister of State for Health on 30 August 2019 about the reconfiguration of services proposed as part of the Dorset Clinical Services Review.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2019-10-03 · publicationAdvice to the Secretary of State on Shrewsbury and Telford acute servicesAdvice from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel sent to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care about the reconfiguration of acute services in Shrewsbury and Telford.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2019-07-30 · publicationAdvice to the Minister of State for Health on Mid and South Essex acute servicesAdvice from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) about the reconfiguration of acute services in Mid and South Essex sent to the Minister of State for Health on 17 July 2019.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2019-07-17 · publicationAdvice to the Minister of State for Health on respite care services in Tees ValleyIndependent Reconfiguration Panel advice to the Minister of State for Health on respite care services for people with learning disabilities, complex needs and/or autism in the Tees Valley area.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2018-11-14 · publicationAdvice to the Secretary of State on Rothbury Community HospitalAdvice from the Independent Reconfiguration Panel about community services in Rothbury managed by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustGOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2018-08-31 · publicationIRP: South Tyneside and Sunderland adviceIndependent Reconfiguration Panel advice on South Tyneside and Sunderland referralGOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2018-05-11 · publicationIRP: Calderdale and Huddersfield adviceIndependent Reconfiguration Panel advice on Calderdale and Huddersfield referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2018-03-16 · publicationIRP: Croydon IVF adviceIndependent Reconfiguration Panel advice on Croydon IVF referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2018-03-07 · publicationIRP: Horton General Hospital, Banbury adviceIndependent Reconfiguration Panel advice on Horton General Hospital referral concerning the permanent closure of consultant-led maternity services.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2017-12-19 · publicationIRP: Stoke-on-Trent initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel initial assessment of Stoke-on-Trent referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2017-11-23 · publicationIRP: Cumbria initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel initial assessment of Cumbria referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2017-11-23 · publicationIRP: East Riding of Yorkshire initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel initial assessment of East Riding of Yorkshire referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2017-10-18 · publicationIRP: Thurrock initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel initial assessment on Thurrock referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2017-09-26 · publicationIRP: Horton Hospital, Banbury initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel initial assessment of Horton Hospital, Banbury referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2017-08-03 · publicationIRP: Grantham initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel initial assessment of Grantham referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2017-07-03 · publicationIRP: Deer Park Medical Centre, Witney initial assessment.Independent Reconfiguration Panel initial assessment of Deer Park Medical Centre referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2017-03-20 · publicationIRP: Hartlepool APMS initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel initial assessment of Hartlepool APMS referralGOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2016-09-28 · publicationIRP: Torrington initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel initial assessment of Torrington referralGOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2016-01-13 · publicationIRP: Redbridge initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel initial assessment of Redbridge referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2015-06-11 · publicationIRP: Cossham initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel initial assessment of Cossham referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2015-02-20 · publicationIRP: Jarrow initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel initial assessment of Jarrow referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-05-30 · publicationIRP: North Somerset initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel's initial assessment of North Somerset referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-05-28 · publicationIRP: North Yorkshire initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel's initial assessment of North Yorkshire referral.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-03-17 · publicationIRP: north Bristol and south Gloucestershire initial assessmentsIndependent Reconfiguration Panel's assessment on community hospital at Frenchay and interim rehabilitation beds at Southmead Hospital.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2014-03-06 · publicationIRP: Mid-Yorkshire initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel initial assessment of proposals for service change in Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2013-11-20 · publicationIRP: East Berkshire initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel's initial assessment of proposals for healthcare in east Berkshire.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2013-11-20 · publicationIRP: Kent and Medway initial assessmentIndependent Reconfiguration Panel's initial assessment of proposals to reconfigure acute mental health inpatient beds in Kent and Medway.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2013-10-30 · publicationIRP advice: north-west London acute hospital servicesProposed changes to acute services provided by north-west London hospitals ('Shaping a healthier future').GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2013-06-12 · publicationIRP advice: national children's congenital heart servicesProposed changes to children's congenital heart services (known as Safe and Sustainable) provided by hospitals in England.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2011-10-27 · publicationIRP advice: north-east London acute hospital servicesProposed changes to acute services provided by north east London hospitals and local community services.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2011-05-20 · publicationIRP advice: Portsmouth end-of-life careProposed changes to end-of-life care in Portsmouth hospital.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2010-07-22 · publicationIRP advice: south-west peninsula cancer surgical servicesProposed changes to upper gastro-intestinal cancer surgical services provided by Exeter, Plymouth and Truro hospitals.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2009-06-30 · publicationIRP advice: Lincolnshire microbiology servicesProposed transfer of microbiology services from Lincoln to Scunthorpe.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2009-05-08 · publicationIRP advice: south-east London hospital and community servicesProposed changes to the distribution of services provided by south-east London hospitals and development of associated community services.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2008-09-04 · publicationIRP advice: East Sussex maternity and associated servicesProposed changes to maternity, special care baby services and inpatient gynaecology provided by Eastbourne and Hastings hospitals.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2008-09-04 · publicationIRP advice: North London acute hospital servicesProposed changes to the distribution of acute services between Barnet, Chase Farm and North Middlesex hospitals.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2008-09-04 · publicationIRP advice: Bridlington cardiac and acute medical servicesProposed changes to the cardiac monitoring unit and acute medical services in Bridlington, North Yorkshire.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2008-07-21 · publicationIRP advice: Scarborough and north-east Yorkshire maternityProposed changes to consultant and midwife-led maternity services provided by sites in Scarborough and north-east Yorkshire.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2008-03-20 · publicationIRP advice: Banbury children's, maternity and gynaecologyProposed changes to paediatric care, obstetrics, gynaecology and special care baby services provided by Oxfordshire hospitals.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2008-02-06 · publicationIRP advice: West Suffolk community and intermediate servicesProposed changes to community and intermediate services provided by sites in Sudbury.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2007-12-18 · publicationIRP advice: Sandwell and West Birmingham emergency surgeriesProposed changes to emergency surgery services provided by Sandwell Hospital and City Hospital, both in Birmingham.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2007-12-18 · publicationIRP advice: west Kent orthopaedic and general surgical servicesProposed changes to orthopaedic and general surgical services provided by Tunbridge Wells, Pembury and Maidstone hospitals.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2007-08-31 · publicationIRP advice: Gloucestershire inpatient mental health servicesProposed changes to inpatient mental health services for older people across 4 sites in Gloucestershire.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2007-08-24 · publicationIRP advice: Greater Manchester maternity and children's servicesProposed changes to maternity, neonatal and children's services across Greater Manchester, east Cheshire, High Peak and Rossendale.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2007-08-24 · publicationIRP advice: healthcare services in north-east ManchesterProposals for the future provision of acute and community health services provided by Bury, North Manchester, Rochdale and Oldham hospitals.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2007-01-19 · publicationIRP advice: North Tees and Hartlepool maternity and paediatricsProposed changes to maternity and paediatric services provided by North Tees and Hartlepool hospitals.GOV.UK Search API ↗
- 2006-10-06 · publicationIRP advice: Calderdale and Huddersfield maternity servicesProposed changes to maternity services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield hospitals.GOV.UK Search API ↗