Safety, Quality, Trust – Briefing for council scrutiny about the Francis Report
Helping council scrutiny to support improvements in quality and patient experience and help the local NHS put patiends first, in light of the Francis Report.
This briefing is about how council scrutiny can support improvements in quality and patient experience and help the local NHS put patients first and foremost. Robert Francis had clear messages about council scrutiny and this briefing suggests some first steps for council scrutiny to consider in responding and improving scrutiny practice and outcomes in relation to holding the NHS to account.
About the Author: Tim Gilling
Tim is a Director at the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny, leads on health and social care and oversees our work in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
