This report is based on a survey of NHS professionals and took place
after the publication of the report of the Francis Inquiry. It found
that 73% of respondants do not think that quality of care in the NHS is
given enough priority and 40% think that the quality of leadership
throughout the NHS as a whole was poor or very poor. The report
concludes that nothing less than a transformation of systems, leadership
and culture is needed throughout the NHS if the lessons of the Francis
Inquiry are to be learnt and acted on. Alignment of leadership in
clinical teams, NHS boards and national organisations around the needs
of patients and quality and safety of care is essential.
