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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Report on patient safety across the Health and Care landscape in England

07 July 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Wes Streeting Lab Ilford North

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • Dr Penny Dash's report highlights issues within key organisations overseen by the Department of Health and Social Care.
  • The Government has accepted Dr Dash's nine recommendations for improving patient safety.
  • The proposed actions include a refreshed strategy for quality of care and changes to the Care Quality Commission's role and structure.

Issue summary

Dr Penny Dash's report on patient safety across the health and care landscape in England highlights issues within key organisations overseen by DHSC.

Action requested

The Government has accepted Dr Dash’s nine recommendations, which will be implemented as part of the 10 Year Plan for Health. This includes a refreshed strategy for quality of care, changes to the Care Quality Commission's role and structure, and consolidating patient safety functions under new directorates in DHSC.

Key facts

  • Dr Penny Dash reviewed six key organisations overseen by DHSC.
  • Nine recommendations have been accepted by the Government.
  • The Care Quality Commission’s registration and inspection processes will be overhauled to be 'sector specific.'
  • The Patient Safety Commissioner's role will transfer to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
  • Local Healthwatch and engagement functions of integrated care boards should be brought together.
  • Staff voice functions, such as those of the National Guardian for Freedom to Speak Up, will be strengthened.
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