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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Health Update

15 December 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Maria Caulfield Con Lewes

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The minister reports on progress in implementing recommendations from an inquiry into issues related to surgeon Ian Paterson.
  • The government commits to improving patient information access, complaint handling, and accountability measures.
  • Further work will be based on a consultation summary published alongside the implementation update.

Issue summary

The statement addresses progress made in implementing recommendations from an inquiry into issues related to disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson.

Action requested

The minister reports on advancements in patient information access, complaint handling, accountability measures, and processes for addressing care issues. The government commits to further work based on a consultation summary published alongside the implementation update.

Key facts

  • Government accepted 40 actions from inquiry recommendations.
  • Report details progress against four themes: Patient-centred information, making challenge heard, ensuring accountability, putting things right.
  • NHS England will make consultant-level performance data publicly available.
  • CQC updated complaints processes guidance in early 2022.
  • First Patient Safety Commissioner appointed, Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE.
  • New national recall framework published in June 2022.
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