Responsible Officer

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Recommendation

100% accepted

Government Response

Accepted in Part (1)

Recommendations in This Theme

recommendation across 1 inquiry

Across 1 inquiry

Mid Staffs Inquiry

Tagged Recommendations

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F192 Accepted in Part

Mid Staffs Inquiry

Strong nursing voice

The Department of Health and Nursing and Midwifery Council should introduce the concept of a Responsible Officer for nursing, appointed by and accountable to, the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

- The government stated in April 2025 that the specific role of a "Responsible Officer" for nursing was not introduced, but the NMC established a …