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Joint briefing: the Francis Inquiry. Part 1: background information
- Authors:
- VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILITY GROUP, SUE RYDER CARE, NATIONAL CARE FORUM
- Publisher:
- Voluntary Organisations Disability Group
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 5
- Place of publication:
- London
This is Part 1 of a two-part briefing for Voluntary Organisations Disability Group and National Care Forum members. It summarises the background to the Francis Inquiry into events at Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust , its main recommendations, and developments since the report was published. It notes key proposals in the Government's initial response, published as 'Patients first and foremost': to put in place a culture of zero harm and compassionate care; to detect problems quickly; to ensure proper accountability for wrongdoers; and to ensure real leadership and motivation of all NHS and social care staff: It also provides links to other independent reviews (Cavendish, Berwick, Keogh and Clwyd). In response, the Care Quality Commisison (CQC) has identified five key attributes to ensure higher standards of care for all services: they should be safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well led. (Edited publisher abstract)
Joint briefing: the Francis Inquiry. Part 2: implications of the Francis Inquiry for social care providers
- Authors:
- VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILITY GROUP, SUE RYDER CARE, NATIONAL CARE FORUM
- Publisher:
- Voluntary Organisations Disability Group
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 9
- Place of publication:
- London
This is Part 2 of a two-part briefing for Voluntary Organisations Disability Group members in conjuction with the National Care Forum and Sue Ryder. It aims to explain why the Francis Inquiry into events at Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust and the resulting reforms are important to social care providers. It attempts to draw together some of the overarching 'improvement themes' that providers should be aware of. It also recommends a number of key areas for the attention of chief executives, directors and Chairs of Boards. It recommends a new commitment to openness, transparency and candour. A set of fundamental standards should be established and enforced, that commissions for quality and does not tolerate non-compliance. It suggests actions and resources for change. There needs to be a renewed focus on person centred service provision in which users have a voice. (Edited publisher abstract)