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

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

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 … Continue reading →

Watershed Changes in NHS Culture Since February 2013 (Department of Health)

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary February 6th 2015 marked the second anniversary of publication of Sir Robert Francis’s Inquiry into Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. Full Text Link Reference Francis two years on: What’s changed in the NHS? London: Department of Health, February 9th … Continue reading →

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Fit and Proper Persons Test Regulations / Statutory Duty of Candour / Fundamental Standards (Department of Health)

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Directors of NHS providers will have to meet a fit and proper person test from October 2014, subject to parliamentary approval. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) can insist on the removal of directors who fail this test. Statutory Duty … Continue reading →

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The Big Picture: Department of Health Corporate Plan 2014-15 (Department of Health)

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This Department of Health Corporate Plan discusses the priorities for the year, focusing on how strategic objectives will be delivered. Section headings in this report comprise: About the Department of Health: The Department in 2014-2015 – Summary. Chapter 1: … Continue reading →

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NHS Standards of Care Improving: One Year After Francis Inquiry Report (BBC News / Nuffield Trust / Health Foundation)

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has stated that the NHS in England has changed for the better since the Francis Inquiry report was published a year ago (on February 6th 2013). The number of hospital nurses has increased by over 3,500 … Continue reading →

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