1. Our response to CQC special measures report

    Response -

    The Care Quality Commission has released a report into progress made at 11 NHS trusts that were put into special measures in July 2013.

  2. Our concerns about reduced local accountability arrangements

    Response -

    We have written to the Secretary of State about our concerns about reduced local accountability arrangements around commissioning.

  3. Our response to the legal Duty of Candour coming into force for health and social care organisations

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    New law to help improve patient safety, transparency and leadership in the NHS.

  4. Our response to the CQC's national A&E survey

    Response -

    The CQC has today published their latest survey results about people’s experiences of emergency departments in England.

  5. Our letter to the Local Government Association about CCG public involvement

    Response -

    We have written to the Local Government Association to discuss how we can work together to ensure that Clinical Commissioning Groups involve the public in decision making processes.

  6. Our response to NHS England's Delayed Transfers of Care Statistics

    Response -

    Latest statistics show an overall increase in delayed discharge from hospital settings over 12 months

  7. Our letter to NHS England about CCG public involvement

    Response -

    We have written to NHS England to assess to Clinical Commissioning Groups can involve local Healthwatch in changes to how health and care services are run.

  8. Our response to NICE safe staffing advice for nursing care in wards

    Response -

    New guidance from NICE aims to help hospitals have a safe level of hospital staff to ensure good patient care.

  9. Our position on the Duty of candour

    Response -

    Our perspective on the commission to review the proposed extension to the Duty of Candour.