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Physician and Anaesthesia Associate Professions Independent Review

Commons · Question 73651 · Tabled 1 Sep 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 12 Sep 2025

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Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to implement the recommendations of the Independent review of the physician associate and anaesthesia associate roles, published on 16 July 2025.

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Answered by Karin Smyth, 12 Sep 2025

The Leng Review’s recommendations are far reaching and require cross-system partnership working to be considered, planned, and delivered effectively. The Department, alongside NHS England, royal colleges, and other stakeholders including representatives o...