GovWire

The code of practice includes:

• the purpose of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel
• the responsible minister
• Department of Health and Social Care sponsorship
• the role of the Chief Executive
• the role of the Chair
• the role of the membership
• public appointments
• appraisals
• the annual report
• contact with the media
• conflicts of interest
• gifts and hospitality
• political activity
• use of social media
• information handling and cyber security