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National Clinical Directors

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 30 April 2025UIN 47211

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to expand the role of National Clinical Directors.

Answered by Karin Smyth

In recent years, the cohort of national clinical directors has expanded and is now supported by an additional cadre of national specialty advisors.

Ministers and senior Department officials are working with the new executive team in NHS England, led by Sir Jim Mackey, to determine the leadership, structure, and requirements needed to support the creation of a new centre for health and care. As part of this process, we are carefully considering the future role of national clinical directors. While no specific decisions have been made yet regarding their scope and responsibilities within the new organisation, their expertise and leadership will continue to be pivotal in shaping the future of healthcare in our country.

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