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Physician and Anaesthesia Associate Professions Independent Review

Commons · Question 6635 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

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Asked by Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to consider the viewpoints of physician associates and anaesthesia associates in ongoing regulatory consultations since the Leng Review.

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Answered by Karin Smyth, 8 Jun 2026

The independent Leng Review involved the College of Medical Associate Professionals, the United Medical Associate Professionals, and the Association of Anaesthesia Associates, as well as professional bodies representing doctors, in the development of its ...