More on the NHS Culture of Openness: Lessons From Two Francis Inquiries (Department of Health)

Summary

The Government has published a report explaining progress in the NHS since the Francis Inquiry report (February 2013) . It supports the full adoption, in principle, of Freedom to Speak Up review recommendations to protect whistleblowers who raise legitimate concerns.

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Culture change in the NHS: applying the lessons of the Francis Inquiries. Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Health by Command of Her Majesty. February 2015. Cm 9009. London: Department of Health, February 10^th 2015.

There is a supporting annex which provides more detail on progress against the 290 recommendations in the Francis Inquiry report.

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Culture change in the NHS: supporting annex. London: Department of Health, February 11^th 2015.

An overview summary webpage:

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Better protection for those who speak up. London: Department of Health, February 11^th 2015.

Jeremy Hunt’s statement to Parliament:

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Francis Report: update and response. London: Department of Health, February 11^th 2015.