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.
7 April 2013
Response
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.
25 March 2013
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.
8 February 2013
Response
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Our Committee Meeting in public February 2013 supporting materials
Find out what happened at our public Committee Meeting.
2 February 2013
Report
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Our public Committee Meeting December 2012 supporting materials
Find out what happened at our public Committee Meeting.
5 December 2012
Report
Healthwatch England holds first public meeting and announces Dr. Katherine Rake as Chief Executive
At the first public meeting of Healthwatch England, Anna Bradley announced Dr Katherine Rake as Chief Executive.
At the first public meeting of Healthwatch England, Anna Bradley announced Dr Katherine Rake as Chief Executive.
5 December 2012
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