UK Government

In relation to recommendation 4c) i. the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care asked Dr Penny Dash to conduct a review of patient safety in the health and care landscape. The focus of the review by Dr Dash is on six core bodies: Care and Quality Commission (CQC), The National Guardian’s Office, Healthwatch England (HWE) and the Local Healthwatch network, Health Services Safety Investigation Body, Patient Safety Commissioner and NHS Resolution, and how they work with the wider landscape. The Secretary of State asked Dr Dash to make recommendations on whether greater value could be achieved through a different approach or delivery model. The review will be published shortly. All findings will inform the UK Government’s 10-year health plan, as well as work to develop an NHS Quality Strategy, to transform the NHS and social care system and make it fit for the future.

Scottish Government

For recommendation 4c) i., the Scottish Government is engaging on work being taken forward by the UK-wide Inter-Ministerial Group, particularly on proposals for a UK Patient Safety Group.
Scottish Government officials will continue to support this work, providing insight into the current landscape in Scotland and how this aligns with work across the other nations, facilitating effective working, and looking for opportunities for improvement and alignment.

Northern Ireland Executive
Further consideration and wider engagement will be required to fully assess the local regulatory picture and how best to give effect to Recommendation 4c).