NHS reforms greeted
The chairman of the inquiry into the scandal at the Mid Staffordshire hospital trust has welcomed the government's response to his report - but warned that it will only be judged properly "over the next few months".
Legal sanctions at corporate level for NHS organisations
The Health Secretary says the Government is looking at new legal sanctions at a corporate level for NHS organisations which withhold information about concerns. The Francis Report suggested it should apply to individuals.
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Hunt vows 'no more NHS cover-ups'
The NHS will have a legal duty to reveal mistakes on wards and will adopt a 'culture of zero harm'.
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Hunt heralds new Duty of Candour for hospitals
The Health Secretary's response came after failings at Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust, which highlighted the suffering of hundreds of people.