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Non-inquiry sessions
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NHS England reorganisation: senior sector figures share their views with MPs
The Health and Social Care Select Committee will question senior figures from across the health sector on their views on the Government’s plans to abolish NHS England and merge it with the Department of Health and Social Care, in an evidence session at 9.30am on Wednesday 26 March.
21 March 2025
Committee announces new inquiry on First 1000 Days of Life
The Health and Social Care Committee is today (Friday 21 March) launching a new inquiry on the first 1000 days of life, the period from a child’s conception to age two - widely recognised as a critical period for development which fundamentally shapes long-term health, well-being, and life outcomes.
21 March 2025
Unpaid carers among witnesses giving evidence to MPs this week
The Health and Social Care Committee will hold the final evidence session of its inquiry into the cost of inaction on adult social care reform, at 9.30am on Wednesday 19 March.
18 March 2025
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Wednesday
26 March 2025
9:15am
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9:30am
Public
The work of NHS England - Oral evidence
26 March 2025
9:30am
- Dr Henrietta Hughes (Commissioner at Patient Safety Commissioner)
- Sharon Brennan (Director of Policy and External Affairs at National Voices)
10:00am
- Dr Jeanette Dickson (Chair at Council of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges)
- Professor Phillip Banfield (Council Chair at BMA (British Medical Association) )
- Professor Nichola Ranger (General Secretary and Chief Executive at Royal College of Nursing)
10:45am
- Matthew Taylor (Chief Executive at NHS Confederation)
- Nicholas Timmins (Senior Fellow at Institute for Government)
- Siva Anandaciva (Director of Policy, Events and Partnerships at The Kings Fund)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday
25 March 2025
3:15pm
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25 March 2025
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