Our response to NHS England specialised commissioning engagement

In response to NHS England consultation, we outline our expectations in terms of good consultation and engagement practice.
Rather than comment on each consultation, we submitted a general response that outlines our expectations in terms of good consultation and engagement practice.
Response

Our response to the Francis report.

We share our response to the report into the failings of Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.
The Francis Inquiry report was published on 6 February 2013 and examined the causes of the serious failings in care at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust between 2005 and 2009.
Response

Our response to Morecambe Bay and Care Quality Commission

Recent events at Care Quality Commission (CQC) in relation to University Hospitals Morecambe Bay highlight once again the devastation caused to children and their families by a system that failed to listen.
We pay tribute to their determination. It was their relentless drive and refusal to accept the status quo that ensured these failings were brought to light.
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Highlighting our concerns about local Healthwatch regulations

We share a number of issues in relation to the local Healthwatch regulations and ask for clarity to avoid any confusion.
We have also proposed to work with the Department of Health and the Local Government Association to produce guidance for local Healthwatch and local authorities to assist them to correctly interpret the regulations.
Response

Our chair comments on the Francis Report

The Francis Inquiry report was published on 6 February 2013 and examined the causes of the serious failings in care at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust between 2005 and 2009. Read our Chair's response.
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