BRIS-159
Response
Historic
AI-assessed
Ensure transparent public involvement processes in NHS organisations, reported annually
Recommendation
The processes for involving patients and the public in organisations in the NHS must be transparent and open to scrutiny: the annual report of every organisation in the NHS should include a section setting out how the public has been involved, and the effect of that involvement.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
No specific, publicly available evidence detailing actions taken to ensure transparent public involvement processes in NHS organisations, reported annually, as recommended by the Bristol Heart Inquiry, has been identified in the provided sources. The Bristol Heart Inquiry concluded over two decades ago, and no recent progress reports or relevant legislation were found.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 24 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic
Response
HistoricNo government response recorded.
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
24.7 yrs
Last formal update
No formal updates