- Liz Chinchen has accepted a direct ministerial appointment to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
- Liz will work closely with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting
- She will focus on sustaining and developing good industrial relations in the NHS and policy to support and develop the social care workforce
The Secretary of State has made clear his commitment to constructive and effective industrial relations in the NHS and maintaining a strong ethos of social partnership with trade unions and employers in developing policies to improve staff experience, and set out a new 10 year plan for the NHS workforce.
Liz will work with ministers, senior officials, NHS England and the Social Partnership Forum to take forward these critical areas of DHSC’s work. She will also be advising on work to support and develop the social care workforce.
Liz has held senior roles in the British Film Institute, local government and trade unions.
The appointment is a paid role, which will start on 5 March 2026.