Dr Penny Dash's review of patient safety across the health and care landscape in England, which was commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care, was published on Tuesday, 8th July. 

The review sets out nine key recommendations, which helped inform Chapter 6 of the 10 Year Health Plan, which sets out broader action to improve quality of care through greater transparency. 

The review’s recommendations include revitalising the National Quality Board to lead a coherent quality strategy, clarifying the roles of the CQC and HSSIB, and establishing a new directorate for patient experience within NHS England (and therefore, ultimately, the Department for Health and Social Care).  

The review also proposes streamlining patient and staff voice functions, reinforcing provider accountability, and making far better use of technology and data to support real-time learning and improvement. 

The review recognises the progress made through focused initiatives like PSIRF and LFPSE, but it also calls for a shift in how we lead and deliver quality.  

You can read the review on the Gov.uk website: Review of patient safety across the health and care landscape - GOV.UK