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July 2025

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency - non-executive directors  

Graham Cooke and Paul Goldsmith have been reappointed as non-executive directors of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for 2 years from 1 September 2025. 

The appointments of Junaid Bajwa and Rajakumari Long as non-executive directors of MHRA have been extended for one year from 1 September 2025. 

The appointment of Michael Whitehouse as a non-executive director and chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee of MHRA has been extended for one year from 1 September 2026.

The appointments will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the non-executive director role will continue at a rate of £7,883 per year, with the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee chair continuing to receive £13,137 per year. 

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. 

These appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None of the appointees have declared any political activity.

Health Research Authority - chair

Neelam Patel has been appointed as chair of the Health Research Authority (HRA) for 3 years from 7 July 2025.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £45,000 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. 

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Neelam has not declared any political activity.

June 2025

NHS Counter Fraud Authority - chair and interim chair

The start date for Dame Linda Pollard’s 3-year term as chair of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) has been changed from 1 July 2025 to 1 August 2025. Further details of the appointment, which was originally announced in May, can be found below. Gaon Hart’s appointment as interim chair will be extended until 31 July 2025. Further details on his appointment, which was originally announced in January, can be found in the January 2025 section of the publication Appointments made October 2024 to March 2025.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence - non-executive directors

Dr Keith Ridge CBE FRPharmS and Professor Frank Smith have been appointed as non-executive directors of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for 4 years from 1 July 2025. 

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.   

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Neither Dr Ridge nor Professor Smith have declared any political activity.

Care Quality Commission - non-executive directors and chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee  

Alex Kafetz, Michael Mire, Ruth Owen and Melanie Williams have been appointed as non-executive directors of the Care Quality Commission for 3 years from 16 June. The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 per year. 

In addition, Kay Boycott has been appointed as non-executive director and chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) of the Care Quality Commission for 3 years from 16 June. The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £13,137 per year. 

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.   

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None of the appointees have declared any political activity.

NHS Pension Board - chair

Lisa Tennant has been appointed as chair of the NHS Pension Board for 3 years from 1 April 2025.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £13,137 per year.

This appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Lisa Tennant has not declared any political activity.

May 2025

Human Tissue Authority - members 

Helen Froud, Reverend Prebendary Professor Gina Radford, Steve Stanbury and Canon David Stanton have been appointed as members of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) for 3 years from 21 April 2025.

In addition, Dr Andy Greenfield and David Lewis have been reappointed as members of HTA for 3 years from 1 April 2025. 

The appointments are remunerated at a rate of £7,883 per year for a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month.

Canon David Stanton will take on the role of chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) from 1 September 2025, at which point his role will be remunerated at a rate of £13,137 a year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. 

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None has declared any political activity.

NHS Counter Fraud Authority - chair and Audit and Risk Assurance Committee chair

Dame Linda Pollard has been appointed as chair of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) for 3 years from 1 July 2025. The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £14,450 per year. 

Current non-executive director, Jon Hayes, has been appointed as chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) from 31 October 2025 until the end of his term on 31 January 2028. The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £13,137 per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. 

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Dame Linda and Jon have not declared any political activity.