On the values of trust and kindness

In recent times, the reporting of UK politics has focussed on the values guiding the behaviour of those in power. The following comment is from a newspaper editorial:This is the … Continue reading On the values of trust and kindness

Lifeboat NHS

A film about freedom to speak up in NHS Scotland based on an edit of the evidence session of the Health and Sport Committee, Scottish Parliament, held on 13th June … Continue reading Lifeboat NHS

Patient safety as delivered in Scotland risks failing to reach an acceptable level

In my last post I included the recent response from the Chair of Healthcare Improvement Scotland regarding regulation of healthcare in Scotland. In this post I include my reply: Dear … Continue reading Patient safety as delivered in Scotland risks failing to reach an acceptable level

There is no external regulator for the Scottish National Health Service

In a previous post I asked “who is the external regulator for NHS Scotland?” I have since had separate replies from both Healthcare Improvement Scotland and the Scottish Government and include these … Continue reading There is no external regulator for the Scottish National Health Service