Select committee: Health and Social Care Committee
NHS Pilots
Open
Opened 13 Jan 2026
Health and Social Care Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
This session is to explore NHS pilots - the primary mechanism for testing new models and approaches in real-world settings before wider adoption. Pilots are central to the NHS’s ambition to innovate, “taking the best of the NHS to the rest”, as set out in the Ten-Year Plan. Pilots provide an essential bridge between policy ambition and practical delivery, enabling evidence-based decisions on what works. They allow the system to trial innovative solutions, gather insights, and refine approaches before committing to large-scale implementation. However, despite positive evaluations, some pilots struggle to scale and embed into routine practice. This session will examine why that happens and identify common challenges that hinder progress.
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 13 January 2026.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 4 February 2026
- 6 witnesses
Recent activity
- Oral Evidence4 February 2026, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 2026 |
Oral Evidence
Dr Claire Fuller · NHS England,
Dr Jennifer Kilcoyne · National HOPE(S) Collaborative, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust,
Dr Kathy McLean OBE · Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB,
John James · Sickle Cell Society,
Professor Kath Checkland · NIHR Policy Research Unit,
Solomon Tesfaye · Sheffield teaching hospital
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Claire Fuller · National Medical Director | NHS England | 1 |
| Dr Jennifer Kilcoyne · Chief Executive | National HOPE(S) Collaborative, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust | 1 |
| Dr Kathy McLean OBE · Chair, Integrated Care Board | Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB | 1 |
| John James · Chief Executive | Sickle Cell Society | 1 |
| Professor Kath Checkland · Joint Director | NIHR Policy Research Unit | 1 |
| Solomon Tesfaye · Research Director | Sheffield teaching hospital | 1 |