NHS Confederation responds to the government's announcement on manager regulation in the NHS

Responding to the Department of Health and Social Care's announcement on manager regulation in the NHS, Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation said:

“NHS leaders understand the need to reassure the public that they are subject to similar standards of regulation and accountability as clinical colleagues. We asked for a proportionate approach and the government have reflected this in their proposals.

“The HCPC would provide the necessary independence to assure the public and those who might be investigated.

“It is important that the new approach is characterised by independence and fairness, and there is the opportunity to learn the lessons of the processes followed by other regulators.”