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Independent Reconfiguration Panel

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Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP)

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 IRP is chaired by former Nottingham GP Dr Peter Barrettand the Chief Executive is Tony Shaw. The panel has nine members: