The Department of Health has announced the appointment of Ken Jarrold to chair the programme board for the Government's work on rebalancing of medicines legislation and pharmacy regulation. The board will examine the scope of medicines legislation and pharmacy regulation and how the two work together. The board will focus on making sure the two systems are updated so people who use pharmacies continue to be safe - and that standards and the quality of service is high. The board will also make sure the systems do not act as a barrier to development and innovation in pharmacy practice. Mr. Jarrold has proven he is skilled and highly capable of successfully delivering this programme of work. He will be assisted by a similarly able programme board which will be announced in due course. Ken Jarrold has held many national roles and is well respected for his leadership skills. He chaired the Pharmacy Regulation and Leadership Oversight Group and was instrumental in the successful establishment of the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Department Of Health Presents at FT Global Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Conference 2012, Dec-04-2012 09:05 AM. Venue: Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London, United Kingdom. Speakers: Giles Denham, Head of Medicines, Pharmacy and Industry Group.

David Behan CBE, Director General of Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships at the Department of Health, has announced his departure to take up the role of Chief Executive at the Care Quality Commission. David joined the Department in 2006. For the last six years, he has made a major contribution to the work of the Department as a member of the Departmental Board and the NHS Management Board.