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2026

13 events
27 May 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care Context · primary home: NHS policy linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Care Quality Commission on its decision not to exercise urgent powers under section 31 of the Health and…

Why linked: May 2026 PQ on a CQC decision not to prosecute — probes prosecutorial discretion under Regulation 20.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Care Quality Commission on its decision not to exercise urgent powers under section 31 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 …

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8 May 2026 | Statutory Instrument Context · primary home: NHS policy linked direct

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Amendment regulations to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 - core statutory basis for duty of candour in health and social care

These Regulations amend the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (“the 2014 Regulations”).

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 on volunteer…

Why linked: Written question on assessment of impact of proposed changes to Health and Social Care Act 2008 - concerns duty of candour amendments

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 on volunteer mountain rescue teams; and if he …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of the proposed amendments to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities)…

Why linked: Written question on assessment of impact of amendments to Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) - duty of candour scope

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of the proposed amendments to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations on the ability of voluntary mountain …

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28 Apr 2026 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26: Progress of the bill

Why linked: Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26 progress briefing - the 'Hillsborough Law' including duty of candour for public officials provision

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10424) The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.

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15 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations…

Why linked: April 2026 PQ on the impact of the proposed Regulated Activities amendments — directly on SI 2026/495 scope.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 on (a) the number of and (b) …

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15 Apr 2026 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee debate on Draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 - formal scrutiny of amendments

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Graham Stringer † Ahmed, Dr Zubir (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care) † Anderson, Stuart (South Shropshire) (Con) † Beavers, Lorraine (Blackpool North and Fleetwood) (Lab) † Bennett, Alison …

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13 Apr 2026 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the Professional Standards Authority regarding the extent to which Duty of Candour principles are…

Why linked: Written question to Secretary of State on discussions with Professional Standards Authority regarding Duty of Candour extent - April 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the Professional Standards Authority regarding the extent to which Duty of Candour principles are embedded in the conduct of i) General Medical …

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26 Feb 2026 | Debate linked direct

Public Office (Accountability) Bill: Exclusion

Why linked: Lords short debate (February 2026) on exclusions under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill — directly engages scope of the public-official duty.

Question for Short Debate 15:30:00 Asked by Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb: To ask His Majesty’s Government why Members of Parliament and members of the House of Lords are excluded from Clause 11, “Offence of misleading the public”, of the Public …

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2025

26 events
18 Nov 2025 | Research linked direct

Hillsborough Law — House of Lords Library

Why linked: House of Lords Library briefing on Hillsborough Law and statutory duty of candour on public servants - November 2025

The government has committed to introducing a 'Hillsborough Law', placing a legal duty of candour on public servants and providing legal aid for victims of state related deaths and disasters.

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23 Oct 2025 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26

Why linked: Commons Briefing Paper on Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26 - covers Hillsborough Law duty of candour provisions

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10359) The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.

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3 Sep 2025 | Debate linked direct

Duty of Candour for Public Authorities and Legal Representation for Bereaved Families — Westminster Hall debate — Hansard, 3 September 2025

Why linked: Westminster Hall debate on Duty of Candour for Public Authorities - directly discusses statutory duty of candour and bereaved families, September 2025

I am here to speak about the urgent need for a statutory duty of candour and the full implementation of the Hillsborough law, and to oppose the forces that want to fight against this change.

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4 Aug 2025 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Debate on the duty of candour for public authorities and legal representation for bereaved families

Why linked: Commons Debate Pack on duty of candour for public authorities and bereaved families legal representation - August 2025

Type: Commons Debate Pack (CDP-2025-0171) MPs will debate the proposed "Hillsborough Law", which campaigners have argued should introduce a duty of candour for civil servants and improve legal support for bereaved families.

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29 Jul 2025 | Guidance NHS England linked direct

Breast screening: interval cancers and duty of candour toolkit

Why linked: Breast screening interval cancers and duty of candour toolkit - NHS guidance implementing duty of candour in screening services

Guidance on the role of breast screening and symptomatic services in identifying interval cancer and giving results to patients.

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↓ Breast screening: interval cancers explained infographic (1pp) ↓ Breast screening: information sheet for women diagnosed wit… ↓ Breast screening: information sheet for women diagnosed wit… (2pp) ↓ Breast screening: information for screening and symptomatic… (1pp)
21 Jul 2025 | Consultation outcome Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Leading the NHS: proposals to regulate NHS managers

Why linked: Leading the NHS consultation outcome on regulating NHS managers including professional duty of candour for NHS managers - key policy document on scope expansion

A consultation seeking your views on options for regulating NHS managers, and on the possibility of introducing a professional duty of candour for NHS managers.

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14 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Northern Ireland Executive linked direct

The Northern Ireland Executive committed to proposing an organisational duty of candour, considering consultation findings and broader Hillsborough Law developments.

Why linked: Northern Ireland Executive consultation findings on an organisational duty of candour — devolved comparator.

The Northern Ireland Executive committed to proposing an organisational duty of candour, considering consultation findings and broader Hillsborough Law developments.

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14 May 2025 | Consultation outcome UK Government linked direct

Scottish Government The organisational duty of candour provisions of the Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016 and the Duty of Candour Procedure (Scotland) Regulations 2018 set

Why linked: Scottish organisational duty of candour consultation outcome — the devolved comparator workstream named in scope notes.

Scottish Government The organisational duty of candour provisions of the Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016 and the Duty of Candour Procedure (Scotland) Regulations 2018 set out the procedure that organisations providing health services, care services and …

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Full Government Response to the Infected Blood … (82pp)
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↓ Full Government Response to the Infected Blood Inquiry's Ma… (172pp) ↓ Full Government Response to the Infected Blood Inquiry's Ma… ↓ Full Government Response to the Infected Blood Inquiry's Ma… (87pp)
22 Apr 2025 | Bill proceedings linked direct

Introduction of the Hillsborough Law and the 36th anniversary

Why linked: April 2025 parliamentary proceeding supporting urgent introduction of the Hillsborough Law on the 36th anniversary.

That this House supports the urgent introduction of the Hillsborough Law to ensure justice, transparency and accountability in public inquiries and inquests; recognises the tireless campaigning of the Hillsborough families and survivors, who have fought for over three decades for …

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22 Apr 2025 | Debate linked direct

'Hillsborough Law' — Lords Oral Questions — Hansard

Why linked: Lords Oral Questions on the Hillsborough Law (April 2025) — Government commitment to bring legislation forward at pace.

Yes, the Government are very clear: we remain fully committed to bringing legislation forward at pace, which will include a legal duty of candour for public servants and criminal sanctions for those who refuse to comply.

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14 Apr 2025 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when her Department plans to introduce the proposed Hillsborough Law, including a legal duty of candour for public servants.

Why linked: PQ to MoJ on when the Hillsborough Law including a legal duty of candour will be introduced.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when her Department plans to introduce the proposed Hillsborough Law, including a legal duty of candour for public servants.

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28 Mar 2025 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department plans to publish its final response to its Duty of candour review.

Why linked: PQ (March 2025) asking when DHSC plans to publish its final response to the duty of candour review — directly evidences the expected-but-missing final response.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department plans to publish its final response to its Duty of candour review.

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10 Mar 2025 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will take steps to ensure that the new legal duty of candour established in response to Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry will be applicable to past incidents.

Why linked: PQ to Cabinet Office on ensuring the new duty of candour applies to Post-Office Horizon-equivalent scenarios — engages the scope question.

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will take steps to ensure that the new legal duty of candour established in response to Phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry will be applicable to past incidents.

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10 Feb 2025 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Commons Delegated Legislation Committee debate (February 2025) on the Draft 2025 Regulated Activities Amendment Regulations — companion to SI 2025/232.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Sir Desmond Swayne † Ahmed, Dr Zubir (Glasgow South West) (Lab) † Barclay, Steve (North East Cambridgeshire) (Con) † Bennett, Alison (Mid Sussex) (LD) † Billington, Ms Polly (East Thanet) (Lab) † …

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8 Jan 2025 | Government response linked scrutiny

Health and Social Care Committee: Expert Panel Evaluation on Patient Safety Recommendations – Government Response (January 2025)

Why linked: Health and Social Care Committee scrutiny document containing the government's response to patient safety recommendations, including an assessment of the duty of candour's effectiveness.

The findings from the call for evidence suggest that the impact of the statutory duty of candour over the last decade has been broadly underwhelming.

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2024

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26 Nov 2024 | Other Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Duty of candour review

Why linked: Duty of candour review landing page on gov.uk — confirms the review workstream artefacts.

Duty of candour review landing page on gov.uk — confirms the review workstream artefacts.

In response to: Duty of candour review

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26 Nov 2024 | Research Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Findings of the call for evidence on the statutory duty of candour

Why linked: DHSC's published 'Findings of the call for evidence on the statutory duty of candour' (26 November 2024) — the substantive output of the call-for-evidence workstream announced by the Caulfield WMS.

A report analysing responses to the call for evidence on the statutory duty of candour for health and social care providers in England, launched in April 2024.

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↓ Findings of the call for evidence on the statutory duty of …
26 Nov 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Duty of candour review

Why linked: Duty of candour review call for evidence - government's substantive review of statutory duty of candour effectiveness in health and social care (November 2024)

Call for evidence seeking views on the statutory duty of candour for health and social care providers in England.

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24 May 2024 | Other linked direct

Decades-Long Fights for Justice Remain a Risk Without Broad Duty of Candour — JCHR Press Notice

Why linked: JCHR press notice (May 2024) calling for a broader duty of candour — directly engages the cross-sector regime debate.

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has called on the Government to go further in improving how the state responds to major tragedies. The Committee calls for stronger measures to require openness from public bodies.

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22 May 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Duty of candour review (easy read)

Why linked: Duty of candour review easy-read consultation document (May 2024) — companion to the main call for evidence.

A review looking at how health and social care services should be honest and open with people when things go wrong. We would like to know what you think about the duty of candour.

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22 Apr 2024 | Written evidence linked direct

Hillsborough Law: Duty of Candour and Equality of Arms — INQUEST Written Evidence to JCHR

Why linked: INQUEST written evidence to JCHR on Hillsborough Law duty of candour and equality of arms — civil-society position on the cross-sector duty.

Hillsborough Law would establish a duty of candour: a codified requirement on public servants, public authorities and corporations to act in the public interest and proactively and truthfully assist investigations.

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16 Apr 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Review of the Duty of Candour in Health and Social Care

Why linked: Lords WMS HLWS407 (16 April 2024) — the Lords companion to HCWS408.

UIN: HLWS407 My Hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) (Maria Caulfield MP) made the following Written Statement: On 6 December 2023, I informed the House that the Department of Health …

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16 Apr 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Review of the Duty of Candour in Health and Social Care

Why linked: Ministerial statement announcing review of effectiveness of statutory duty of candour for health and social care - April 2024, HCWS408

UIN: HCWS408 On 6 December 2023, I informed the House that the Department of Health and Social Care will lead a review into the effectiveness of the statutory duty of candour for health and social care providers in England. The …

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26 Mar 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Care Quality Commission Section 48 Review of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Why linked: WMS HCWS391 on the CQC Section 48 Review of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust — major candour-related enforcement case.

UIN: HCWS391 On 30 January 2024, I requested that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) conduct a special review of mental health services in Nottinghamshire under section 48 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008. The review includes three strands …

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30 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Mental Health Update

Why linked: WMS HCWS226 requesting the CQC Section 48 review at Nottinghamshire Healthcare — the predicate ministerial action.

UIN: HCWS226 I have requested that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) conduct a special review of mental health services in Nottinghamshire under s.48 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.Like many of my Parliamentary colleagues, I was appalled by …

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30 Jan 2024 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the (a) implementation of the Care Act 2014 for autistic adults and (b) extent to which statutory provisions for such adults under that Act are being

Why linked: PQ on adequacy of CQC implementation following the Section 48 review of Nottinghamshire Healthcare — engages the Regulation 20 enforcement track record.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the (a) implementation of the Care Act 2014 for autistic adults and (b) extent to which statutory provisions for such …

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2023

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6 Dec 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Review of the duty of candour in health and care settings

Why linked: Companion record of the December 2023 Commons WMS HCWS100 launching the duty-of-candour review.

UIN: HCWS100 I wish to inform the House that the Department of Health and Social Care will lead a review into the effectiveness of the statutory duty of candour for health and social care providers in England. The review will …

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6 Dec 2023 | Announcement Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

Review of the duty of candour in health and care settings

Why linked: Lords WMS HLWS97 (6 December 2023) — the Lords companion to HCWS100 announcing the review.

UIN: HLWS97 My Hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Mental Health and Women’s Health Strategy) (Maria Caulfield) has made the following Written Statement:I wish to inform the House that the Department of Health and Social Care …

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22 Jun 2023 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked direct

The Panel agreed with other independent inquiries, such as Bishop James Jones' report on the experiences of the Hillsborough families, about the need for a duty of candour for public services, includi

Why linked: Hillsborough independent panel consultation outcome referenced in the Hillsborough Law genesis.

The Panel agreed with other independent inquiries, such as Bishop James Jones' report on the experiences of the Hillsborough families, about the need for a duty of candour for public services, including the police. The Government will address the points …

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2022

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20 Sep 2022 | Consultation outcome Welsh Government linked direct

The Duty of Candour

Why linked: Earlier 'The Duty of Candour' consultation outcome — operational implementation predicate.

We want your views on how to introduce the necessary changes for implementing the Duty of Candour.

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↓ Consultation document , file type: PDF, file size: 354 KB ↓ Consultation document - easy read , file type: PDF, file si… ↓ The Duty of Candour statutory guidance 2023 , file type: PD… ↓ Annex A - Trigger review process , file type: PDF, file siz… ↓ Annex B - Levels of harm framework , file type: PDF, file s… ↓ Annex C - Duty of candour procedure , file type: PDF, file … ↓ Annex D - Support for service user , file type: PDF, file s… ↓ Annex E - Making a meaningful apology , file type: PDF, fil… ↓ Annex F - Review process and record keeping , file type: PD… ↓ Annex G - Reporting, publication and reporting , file type:… ↓ Annex H - Case study examples , file type: PDF, file size: … ↓ Annex I - Frequently asked questions , file type: PDF, file… ↓ The Duty of Candour Procedure (Wales) Regulations 2023 , fi… ↓ The National Health Service (Concerns, Complaints and Redre… ↓ Putting Things Right guidance 2023 , file type: PDF, file s…

2021

2 events
27 May 2021 | Government response linked direct

The failure of health and social care bodies to fulfil their duty of candour to bereaved people during coroners’ investigations and inquests is disappointing. The Ministry of Justice should amend the Coroners’ rules to make it patently clear that the duty of candour extends to the Coroner Service. The Government should consider whether a similar duty to be candid at inquests should be extended to all public bodies. (Paragraph 81) Fairness for the bereaved

Why linked: Health and social care duty of candour in context of coroners' inquests - demonstrates application and compliance issues in health sector

The failure of health and social care bodies to fulfil their duty of candour to bereaved people during coroners’ investigations and inquests is disappointing. The Ministry of Justice should amend the Coroners’ rules to make it patently clear that the …

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29 Apr 2021 | Written question Department of Health and Social Care linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many prosecutions the Care Quality Commission has brought against (a) Nottingham University Hospitals Trust and (b) all NHS trusts in England for failure to comply with the duty of candour in e

Why linked: PQ on CQC prosecutions for duty of candour breaches at Nottinghamshire Healthcare — substantive evidence on Regulation 20 enforcement pattern.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many prosecutions the Care Quality Commission has brought against (a) Nottingham University Hospitals Trust and (b) all NHS trusts in England for failure to comply with the duty …

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2020

2 events
5 Oct 2020 | Guidance Public Health England linked direct

NHS screening programmes: duty of candour

Why linked: NHS screening programmes: duty of candour — operational guidance directly on Regulation 20 application.

Guidance on applying duty of candour responsibilities and disclosing audit results in NHS screening programmes.

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↓ Medico-legal aspects ↓ Process for disclosing results in breast screening ↓ Interval cancers explained in the NHS Breast Screening Prog…

2018

2 events
1 Mar 2018 | Consultation outcome Northern Ireland Executive linked direct

The Department of Health is taking forward legislation for a statutory duty of candour. Public consultation was held in 2020-2021. Legislation is being prepared as part of broader healthcare reforms.

Why linked: Department of Health taking forward duty of candour legislation (2018 document) — historical record of legislative development path

The Department of Health is taking forward legislation for a statutory duty of candour. Public consultation was held in 2020-2021. Legislation is being prepared as part of broader healthcare reforms.

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2015

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16 Jul 2015 | Consultation outcome CQC linked direct

37. We accept this recommendation. A duty of candour has been introduced. 38. A lack of openness and honesty at Morecambe Bay was a fundamental cause of both the distress of the families, and of the

Why linked: Response to Morecambe Bay recommendations on duty of candour — policy acceptance and implementation context for statutory candour framework

37. We accept this recommendation. A duty of candour has been introduced. 38. A lack of openness and honesty at Morecambe Bay was a fundamental cause of both the distress of the families, and of the inability of the Trust …

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↓ Equality analysis: implementation of the measures proposed … (29pp)

2014

3 events
27 Nov 2014 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 – Regulation 20 (Duty of Candour)

Why linked: This is the primary legislation establishing the statutory duty of candour — the foundational legal text for the entire policy thread.

A health service body must act in an open and transparent way with relevant persons in relation to care and treatment provided to service users in carrying on a regulated activity.

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26 Mar 2014 | Consultation outcome linked direct

Statutory duty of candour for health and adult social care providers – 2014 consultation

Why linked: This is the original DHSC consultation that shaped the drafting of Regulation 20 — essential background to the policy's origins.

The duty of candour will require all health and adult social care providers registered with CQC to be open with people when things go wrong.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Introducing the statutory duty of candour (23pp)
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↓ Duty of candour: our consultation easy ready version (19pp) ↓ Duty of candour: impact assessment (24pp)

2012

1 event
29 Oct 2012 | Policy paper evidence

Healthcare 'Never Events' Policy Framework: Update

Why linked: Filled the "Patient safety incident reporting frameworks and Never Events" gap via web research

A gov.uk policy document providing the updated Never Events policy framework for the NHS in England, clarifying provider and commissioner responsibilities for preventing and responding to serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents that should never occur.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Never events policy framework: update (57pp)

2009

1 event
20 Mar 2009 | Statutory Instrument evidence

The Local Authority Social Services and National Health Service Complaints (England) Regulations 2009

Why linked: Filled the "Healthcare complaints and redress mechanisms" gap via web research

The principal statutory instrument governing NHS and local authority social services complaints in England, requiring responsible bodies to establish and operate complaints-handling arrangements. It is the operative legal framework for healthcare complaints procedures and directly adjacent to duty of candour …

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2006

1 event
8 Nov 2006 | Act evidence

NHS Redress Act 2006

Why linked: Filled the "Healthcare complaints and redress mechanisms" gap via web research

A UK Act establishing the framework for out-of-court redress schemes for NHS clinical negligence claims, providing for investigations, explanations, apologies, and financial compensation without court proceedings. It directly addresses the 'redress' dimension of the gap topic.

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