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Independent Reconfiguration Panel

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Indpendant Reconfiguration Panel (IPC)

The Independent Reconfiguration Panel is a panel created by the Department of Health that advises Ministers on proposals for NHS service change in England that have been contested locally and referred to the Secretary of State for Health for a final decision. It also offers support and generic advice to NHS, local authorities and other interested bodies involved in NHS service reconfiguration. It is accountable to Parliament.

The Panel is chired by former Nottingham GP Dr Peter Barrett, and is made up of nine other members-