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Department of Health and Social Care: Governing Bodies

Commons · Question 127782 · Tabled 15 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 24 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Charlie Maynard

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department’s has plans to remove of hospitals, public governors and staff governors.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 24 Apr 2026

The removal of the councils of governors from National Health Service foundation trusts (FTs) forms part of the wider 10-Year Health Plan’s aim to ensure hospitals put patient experiences and outcomes at the heart of their decision-making. This will requi...