Government response
Not tracked (historical inquiry)
Delivery
No statement from the addressee found
Recommendation 21: Nursing staff selection and appraisal
From Report of the Committee of Inquiry into Whittingham Hospital.
Recommendation
Procedures for the selection and appointment of nursing staff (including internal promotions) should be brought into line with the recommendations of the Report of the National Nursing Staff Committee and a staff appraisal system, as recommended by that Committee, introduced as soon as possible. In particular, all posts at Ward Sister/Charge Nurse level or above should be advertised outside the hospital.
Jurisdiction: UK-wide
Page: 44
Reference: 112 (21)
Government response
No government response to this recommendation is on the record yet.
Delivery
No statement on delivery from the addressee has been found in the sources searched (last checked 7 March 2026). This is separate from the response above.
Source
Inquiry
Whittingham Inquiry
Report
Report of the Committee of Inquiry into Whittingham Hospital