Robert Francis’s report into the failings at the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust was published in February 2013. Since then, issues of patient safety, quality of care, and leadership have been in the public eye more than ever.
This page brings together our work around the report and on creating positive organisational cultures to enable the delivery of high-quality care.
Robert Francis QC in conversation with Catherine Foot
Reactions to the report
David Behan (Care Quality Commission), Jill Maben (King’s College London), Harry Cayton OBE (Professional Standards Authority), Professor Sir Ian Kennedy (former chair, Healthcare Commission) and Peter Walsh (Action against Medical Accidents) give their reactions to the Francis Inquiry report.
This was recorded during our 2013 Francis Inquiry conference.
How we can support positive organisational culture
We work with NHS trusts to help them be fit for purpose and fit for the future, nurturing the sort of leadership that enables positive changes in culture.
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Black maternal health care and community groups: building trust and bridging gaps
How are community groups bridging some of the gaps between Black mothers and health and care services? What can the health and care system learn in response?
Culture and regulation: the necessary partnership for quality and safety
In the wake of the Lucy Letby case, new professional regulation is likely to be introduced. Suzie Bailey explores what will be needed from any new regulation.
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Southcentral Foundation, Alaska: the role of established relationships during Covid-19
April Kyle, President and CEO of Southcentral Foundation, Alaska, reflects on how to partner with communities through Covid-19 and beyond.
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Speaking to the public in a pandemic: Jason Leitch
How do you effectively communicate public health messages in a pandemic? We're joined by Jason Leitch CBE, former National Clinical Director for the Scottish Government, to find out.