Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to consult patients and patient organisations as part of NHS England's review of direct commissioning functions which is scheduled to report by the end of June.

NHS England is committed to working closely with stakeholders on the future of all its direct commissioning functions and will use strong and well-established patient and public involvement mechanisms to secure engagement and involvement.

With the review to be completed by the end of June 2025, NHS England direct commissioning teams will meet directly with charities, patient organisations and professional organisations, including through the Specialised Services Stakeholder Forum, to engage and seek advice on the review.