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National Guardian’s Office Annual Report 2019
17 March 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the government's commitment to supporting NHS staff in speaking up about concerns to ensure patient safety.
Action Requested
Ms Dorries is laying the National Guardian’s Annual Report for 2019 before Parliament, highlighting progress and areas needing further improvement. No specific future action is proposed beyond continuing support for staff to raise concerns.
Key Facts
- In 2016, an independent National Guardian was established.
- The National Guardian leads a network of over 500 Local Freedom to Speak Up Guardians in every trust.
- Copies of the Annual Report are being deposited in the Libraries of both Houses.
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