Thursday 25 February 2021

Ministers warned over new powers to control patient safety watchdog

Ministers warned over new powers to control patient safety watchdog Plans to give the health secretary control over a patient safety watchdog risks “massive untold consequences” for the NHS, experts have warned.

Under proposals, Matt Hancock would be able to determine which incidents the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) should investigate, while also being able to remove protections for NHS staff that mean they can give evidence without fear of reprisals. The Independent 

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