Hodgson has served as member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South since 2024, and previously for Washington and Sunderland West and Gateshead East and Washington West from 2005.
Her appointment follows the resignation of Ashley Dalton.
DHSC makes new appointment
Sharon Hodgson has been appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the DHSC.
Sharon Hodgson © UK Parliament
Faster care and help returning to work to be provided for MSK patients
By Lee Peart 01 June 2026
Thousands of patients with painful joint and muscle conditions will receive employment support and treatment to tackle health-related economic inactivity.
No evidence of substantial and sustained improvement found at NMC
By Lee Peart 28 May 2026
The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) has found no evidence of substantial and sustained improvement at the Nursing and Midw...
Trust appoints new chief executive
By Lee Peart 26 May 2026
Suzanne Rankin has been appointed chief executive of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
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