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Ministers’ meetings

Department of Health and Social Care

127 meetings between ministers and outside organisations or people, as published by the department.

DateMetMinisterPurpose, as the department described it
30 Jun 2026Dr Rebecca RosenStephen KinnockTo discuss outcomes of a GP task and finish group
30 Jun 2026Community Pharmacy EnglandStephen KinnockMeeting to discuss the commitment to work with CPE on reform
30 Jun 2026Dr Ed Day, Change Grow Live, Alcoholics AnonymousSharon HodgsonTo discuss drug and alcohol treatment
29 Jun 2026Bereaved family members, Refuge, Hundred FamiliesGillian MerronJoint meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Atkinson to discuss hospital orders
29 Jun 2026SeqirusSharon HodgsonMeeting on their aTIV vaccine
25 Jun 2026British Chiropractic AssociationGillian MerronTo discuss chiropractic services
25 Jun 2026Enfield Local Authorty Public Health Team, North West and Central Integrated Care System, Enfield GP Federation, North Middlesex University Hospital, Brettenham Primary and School Improvement, ABC ParentsSharon HodgsonTo discuss Enfield's response to measles
25 Jun 2026Royal College of MidwivesJames MurrayTo discuss jobs for Newly Qualified Midwives
25 Jun 2026Royal College of MidwivesJames MurrayTo discuss jobs for Newly Qualified Midwives
24 Jun 2026Nicola McQueen, CEO NHS ProfessionalsKarin SmythCall of thanks prior to leaving post
24 Jun 2026Health EqualsKarin SmythTo discuss proposed amendments to the Health Bill
24 Jun 2026Nicola Ranger, Royal College of NursingKarin SmythTo discuss workforce issues
23 Jun 2026Peter Fonagy, Simon Wessely, Gillian BairdGillian MerronTo discuss the Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism
23 Jun 2026Muscular Dystrophy UKSharon HodgsonTo discuss screening for spinal muscular atrophy and rare diseases
23 Jun 2026Baroness Theresa May, Elizabeth FilkinJames MurrayTo discuss domestic abuse
18 Jun 2026Hugh Taylor, Sir Ian Caruthers, David Nicholson, Dame Una Obrien, Dame Barbara HakinJames MurrayTo discuss future operating models
17 Jun 2026Social Partnership ForumKarin SmythTo discuss workforce issues
17 Jun 2026Oonagh Monkhouse and Helga Pile (AfC Co-Chairs)Karin SmythTo discuss workforce issues
17 Jun 2026Sparkbrook Children's ZoneGillian MerronTo discuss women's health
17 Jun 2026Richard Torbett, ABPIPreet Kaur GillIntroductory stakeholder call
17 Jun 2026Peter Ellingworth, ABHIPreet Kaur GillIntroductory stakeholder call
17 Jun 2026Bereaved and harmed families impacted by maternity failingsJames MurrayTo discuss maternity services and local investigations into maternity services
16 Jun 2026Sue Ryder (attended with Baroness Campbell)Gillian MerronTo discuss Personal Health Budgets
16 Jun 2026Helen Undy and Francesca Smith from Money and mental health org; Chritsy McAleese from MAPSStephen KinnockDiscuss debt advice and Neighbourhood Health
16 Jun 2026National Safeguarding Adult BoardStephen KinnockNational Safeguarding Adult Board
16 Jun 2026Members of APPG for Children who need palliative care and those with lived experienceStephen KinnockAPPG for Children who need palliative care reception
16 Jun 2026Radiotherapy UKSharon HodgsonTo discuss radiotherapy and cancer treatment
15 Jun 2026Local Government Association, Association of Directors of Public Health, Institute of Alcohol Studies, Alcohol Health Alliance, Alcohol Change UK, Professor Niamh Fitzgerald, Professor Amadine Garde, Professor Michael Veale, Dr Rachel O'Donnell,Sharon HodgsonAlcohol Roundtable
15 Jun 2026Donna OckendenJames MurrayTo discuss the Independent Review into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
12 Jun 2026Jamie Oliver GroupSharon HodgsonTo discuss diet and obesity policy
11 Jun 2026Sir Desmond Swayne MP; 1001 Critical Days FoundationSharon HodgsonTo discuss the Infants, Parents and Carers Bill
10 Jun 2026Kay Boycott and Arun Chopra, Care Quality CommissionKarin SmythTo discuss the Health Bill
10 Jun 2026Strategic Mayors: Oliver Coppard, Richard Parker, Claire Ward, Paul Bristow, Tracy BrabinKarin SmythTo discuss the Health Bill
10 Jun 2026National Maternity and Neonatal CollectiveGillian MerronTo discuss maternity and neonatal care
10 Jun 2026Maternity and Neonatal CollectiveJames MurrayTo discuss Maternity Care
9 Jun 2026St. Mary's Ukrainian School, individual with lived experienceGillian MerronTo discuss mental health
9 Jun 2026Phil Holmes (ADASS President)Stephen KinnockIntroductory conversation
9 Jun 2026Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Wye Valley NHS Trust, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustJames MurrayTo discuss NHS waiting lists
8 Jun 2026Personal Care Roundtable: British Beauty Council; The Hairdressing Council; Adam Reed Salon; Re:New Beauty; British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology; UK Spa Association; Pall Mall Barbers; Josh Wood Colour and Josh Wood SalonKarin SmythTo discuss issues pertaining to the personal care sector
8 Jun 2026Ewan King CPA, Vic Rayner, Nadra Ahmed, Home care association, Walnut Care, Care EnglandStephen KinnockDiscussed adult social care Fair Pay Agreement
8 Jun 2026North East and North Cumbria ICS; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICS; Barking Havering and Redbridge University Trust; West Yorkshire ICB; Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust; King’s College Trust; University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustJames MurrayTo discuss improvements to the NHS
5 Jun 2026Bristol Dental School roundtable: University of Bristol; Bristol City Council; Dental Schools Council; North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB; The Russell Group; Bristol Dental School; NHS England; Bristol NHS Group; National Institute for Health and Care Research; Bristol Dental School AlumnusKarin SmythTo discuss innovation and partnership in the health sector
4 Jun 2026Obesity Health AllianceSharon HodgsonTo discuss diet and obesity policy
4 Jun 2026Caribbean and African Health Network, Cancer Black Care, Friends and Bredren Support Group, Joe Appiral MBE, Cancer Don't Let It Win, University of Wolverhampton, Can Survive, 110 Men, Prostate Cancer UK, Imperial College London, Cancer Research UKJames MurrayTo discuss uptake of the prostate cancer trial in Black men
3 Jun 2026Chris Evans MP and constituentSharon HodgsonTo discuss brain tissue freezing
3 Jun 2026Carla Lockhart MP and constituentSharon HodgsonTo discuss screening for metachromatic leukodystrophy
2 Jun 2026APPG on Brain TumoursSharon HodgsonTo discuss the National Cancer Plan
2 Jun 2026Dr Anisha PatelSharon HodgsonTo discuss post-cancer support
2 Jun 2026Tom Keith-Roach, Astra ZenecaJames MurrayTo discuss life sciences sector
2 Jun 2026All Chief Executives of NHS Trusts and Integrated Care BoardsJames MurrayTo discuss government priorities for the Health Service
27 May 2026UNISON, Unite, GMB, RCN, CSP, and RCMJames MurrayIntroductory conversation to hear union priorities
27 May 2026British Medical Association, Resident Doctors CommitteeJames MurrayTo discuss Industrial relations
26 May 2026Bereaved family membersGillian MerronTo discuss social media and mental health
21 May 2026Birmingham and Solihull Mental HealthGillian MerronTo discuss community mental health
21 May 2026Meningitis NowSharon HodgsonMeeting with bereaved parents who lost their child in a recent Meningitis outbreak
20 May 2026UKREiiF Roundtable: Wates; NHS England Estates; Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government; Leeds Teaching Hospital; North East and Yorkshire, NHS England; Lancs and South Cumbria ICB; Stride Treglown Limited; Graduates from NHS Estates, NHS EnglandKarin SmythTo discuss delivery of the 10 Year Health Plan
20 May 2026British Association for HIV and Sexual Health, Caribbean African Health Network, Royal College of GPs, English HIV and Sexual Health Commissioners Group, Association for Directors of Public Health, Primary Care Women’s Health Society, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecology, Brook, British Association for HIV and Sexual Health, Local Government Association, Terrence Higgins Trust, British HIV Association, College of Sexual and Reproductive HealthGillian MerronTo discuss sexual and reproductive health
20 May 2026Polly Billington MP and constituentSharon HodgsonTo discuss breast cancer screening
20 May 2026British Association for Sexual Health and HIV; Association of Directors of Public Health; Local Government Association; College of Sexual and Reproductive Health; The English HIV and Sexual Health Commissioners' Group; British HIV Association; Terrence Higgins Trust; Brook; Royal College of GPsSharon HodgsonSexual Health Roundtable
20 May 2026Association of Directors of Public HealthSharon HodgsonTo discuss the role of the local public health system
19 May 2026Lancashire Constabulary, Women in Prison, Changing Lives, JUSTICE, Baroness ChakrabartiGillian MerronRoundtable with Lord Timpson on remand for own protection
19 May 2026Coffee AfriqueGillian MerronTo discuss mental health
19 May 2026Phoenix Futures, Kenward Trust, Broadway Lodge, BAC and O'Connor, MPFT, Recovery Connections, Collective Voice, Via, Turning Point, Cornwall (commissioner)Sharon HodgsonTo discuss residential rehab sector
14 May 2026Hatfield Vision TaskforceGillian MerronTo discuss the Women’s Health Strategy Renewal
14 May 2026Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC)Stephen KinnockMeeting to discuss General Ophthalmic Service fees
14 May 2026Unison, Royal College of Nursing, NHS Alliance, Local Government Association, British Medical Association, National VoicesJames MurrayIntroductory calls following appointment of new SofS
13 May 2026Oonagh Monkhouse and Steve Ned (AfC Co-Chairs)Karin SmythTo discuss workforce issues
13 May 2026Local Government AssociationKarin SmythTo discuss the Health Bill pre-introduction; members of the DHSC Expert Legislative Review Group
13 May 2026Academy of Medical Royal CollegesKarin SmythTo discuss the Health Bill pre-introduction; members of the DHSC Expert Legislative Review Group
13 May 2026Association of Directors of Adult Social ServicesKarin SmythTo discuss the Health Bill pre-introduction; members of the DHSC Expert Legislative Review Group
13 May 2026Association of Directors of Children's Social CareKarin SmythTo discuss the Health Bill pre-introduction; members of the DHSC Expert Legislative Review Group
13 May 2026Association of Directors of Public HealthKarin SmythTo discuss the Health Bill pre-introduction; members of the DHSC Expert Legislative Review Group
13 May 2026The King's FundKarin SmythTo discuss the Health Bill pre-introduction; members of the DHSC Expert Legislative Review Group
13 May 2026National VoicesKarin SmythTo discuss the Health Bill pre-introduction; members of the DHSC Expert Legislative Review Group
13 May 2026The NHS AllianceKarin SmythTo discuss the Health Bill pre-introduction; members of the DHSC Expert Legislative Review Group
13 May 2026The Health FoundationKarin SmythTo discuss the Health Bill pre-introduction; members of the DHSC Expert Legislative Review Group
13 May 2026The Nuffield TrustKarin SmythTo discuss the Health Bill pre-introduction; members of the DHSC Expert Legislative Review Group
12 May 2026Domestic Abuse Commissioner, survivors of violence against women and girlsGillian MerronTo discuss violence against women and girls
12 May 2026ADASS, British Association of Social Workers (BASW), Association of Professors of Social Work (APSW), Joint Universities Social Work Association (JUSWA), Skills for Care, Adult Principal Social Worker Network, Children and Family Principal Social Worker Network, Think Local Act Personal, National Co-Production Advisory Group.Stephen KinnockRound table discussion on Social work bursary and education support grant
12 May 2026Alcohol Health Alliance UKSharon HodgsonTo discuss addressing alcohol harms
12 May 2026Dame Nicole Jacobs and those with lived experience of domestic abuseWes StreetingTo hear directly from victims and survivors about their experiences of accessing health services
11 May 2026NovartisZubir AhmedTo discuss the US-UK pharmaceutical arrangement
11 May 2026The Richmond Group; Age UK; Macmillan; Diabetes UK; Asthma + Lung UK; Arthritis UK; Rethink Mental Illness; The Stroke Association; MindSharon HodgsonTo discuss Diagnosis Connect
6 May 2026BMA SAS CommitteeKarin SmythTo discuss workforce issues
6 May 2026Lisa TennantKarin SmythTo discuss the McCloud Remedy delivery plan
6 May 2026BMA Consultants CommitteeKarin SmythTo discuss workforce issues
5 May 2026Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Jewish Medical Association, Jewish Care, The Board of Deputies of British JewsWes StreetingTo discuss antisemitism in the health system
29 Apr 2026Flagship and Patrick VallanceZubir AhmedDiscussion about partnerships
29 Apr 2026Noubar Afeyan, FlagshipZubir AhmedDiscussion about partnerships
29 Apr 2026Noubar Afeyan, Brent Hoberman, Junaid Bajwa, FlagshipZubir AhmedDinner and discussion on partnerships
29 Apr 2026Ed Smith, Chair of Leadership CollegeKarin SmythTo discuss the NHS Leadership College
29 Apr 2026The VavengersGillian MerronTo discuss female genital mutilation
29 Apr 2026NPSA, Autism Action, Maternal Mental Health Alliance, Gambling with Lives, Chasing the Stigma, Zero Suicide Alliance, Mental Health Innovations, Mental Health Foundation, Papyrus, James Place, If U Care Share, Money and Mental HealthGillian MerronTo discuss suicide prevention
29 Apr 2026Cancer Research UK; Macmillan; Cancer52; Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation; Breast Cancer Now; Bowel Cancer UK; Prostate Cancer UK; Royal College of RadiologistsSharon HodgsonTo discuss cancer and the National Cancer Plan
29 Apr 2026Chair, British Medical Association General Practitioners CommitteeWes StreetingTo discuss GP industrial relations
28 Apr 2026FlagshipZubir AhmedDiscussion about partnerships
28 Apr 2026Sir Gordon MessengerKarin SmythTo discuss the NHS Leadership College
28 Apr 2026Action for AccretaGillian MerronTo discuss Placenta Accreta Spectrum
28 Apr 2026PoTS UKSharon HodgsonTo discuss postural tachycardia syndrome
28 Apr 2026Louise Thompson and Theo ClarkeWes StreetingTo discuss Maternity and the role of a Maternity Commissioner
28 Apr 2026Just TreatmentWes StreetingTo discuss NHS performance and medicines
27 Apr 2026Oonagh Monkhouse and Steve Ned (Agenda for Change Council Co-Chairs)Karin SmythTo discuss workforce issues
27 Apr 2026Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation TrustGillian MerronTo discuss Assertive Outreach
27 Apr 2026Patricia Hewitt, Norman LambGillian MerronTo discuss mental health
23 Apr 2026Mohamed of Gardens of PeaceZubir AhmedTo discuss funeral policy
22 Apr 2026APPG for Spinal InjuriesSharon HodgsonTo discuss spinal injuries
22 Apr 2026SUDC UKSharon HodgsonTo discuss sudden unexplained death in childhood
22 Apr 2026Ben Taylor, Editor and Krissi Murrison, Deputy Editor, The Sunday TimesWes StreetingTo discuss the Governments Health Priorities
21 Apr 2026Paula McGowanZubir AhmedTo discuss SEND training
21 Apr 2026Dr Jack Fletcher, BMA ChairKarin SmythTo discuss workforce issues
21 Apr 2026Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy Advisory Board (VSAB): Ending Violence Against Women Coalition, Rape Crisis, Victims Commissioner, Association for Police and Crime Commissioners, Children’s Commissioner, SafeLives, Women’s Aid, Refuge, Imkaan, Crown Prosecution Service, Centre for Women’s Justice, Local Government Authority, Respect, Wales National Adviser on violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence, Domestic Abuse Commissioner, CEO for Welsh Women’s Aid, IRISi, Stay Safe East, Standing TogetherGillian MerronTo discuss violence against women and girls
21 Apr 2026Hundred Families, bereaved family member (attended with Clive Betts MP)Gillian MerronTo discuss mental health
21 Apr 2026NHS England’s Young Board MembersSharon HodgsonTo discuss CYP representation in the NHS
21 Apr 2026Macmillan Cancer Support, PwC, Aviva, Boots, First Direct, Perci Health, Scottish Widows, Vitality, Barclays, Santander, PayPal, John Lewis and Partnership, Tesco, Toolstation, E.ON, Yorkshire Building Society, Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest GroupWes StreetingTo discuss the role of business to support people living with cancer
21 Apr 2026British Medical Association, Officers of the Resident Doctors CommitteeWes StreetingTo discuss resident doctor industrial relations
20 Apr 2026Griffin InstituteZubir AhmedTo discuss robotic surgical training
20 Apr 2026Sanjoy KumarWes StreetingTo discuss sick notes
16 Apr 2026Lobular Moonshot ProjectSharon HodgsonTo discuss lobular breast cancer
16 Apr 2026University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Social Mobility Foundations, Sutton TrustWes StreetingRoundtable to discuss widening access to the medical profession
15 Apr 2026Russell GroupZubir AhmedClinical academic workforce
15 Apr 2026Shaun Lintern, Health Editor, The TimesZubir AhmedTo discuss comms
15 Apr 2026Bereaved and harmed families impacted by maternity failingsWes StreetingTo discuss maternity services and local investigations into maternity services
14 Apr 2026Lord DarziZubir AhmedNHS England innovation implementation board
14 Apr 20261001 Critical Days FoundationSharon HodgsonTo discuss Healthy Babies and perinantal mental health support for fathers
13 Apr 2026Expert Group on High-Risk Cosmetic ProceduresKarin SmythTo discuss sector issues and regulation
13 Apr 2026CQC, Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), Tower Hamlets Council, Solihull Borough Council, Walsall Council, Portsmouth City Council, London Borough of BexleyStephen KinnockDiscuss CQC's consultation on their local authority assessment approach
3 Apr 2026British Medical Association, Resident Doctors CommitteeWes StreetingTo discuss Industrial relations

A meeting is a record that two sides spoke. It does not say what was agreed. Source: GOV.UK, source file. Open Government Licence.