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Health and social care
This page has a database of health and social care inquiries and reports, as well as resources and information about organisations working in this area. Click on an inquiry to go to its detailed page.
Health and social care Inquiries and reports
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The investigations found will be displayed and each has a link to this site's page for the inquiry it comes from, and a page direct to the government link if available.
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry
Themes
Health
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry is an ongoing, independent public inquiry into the UK's response to and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, aiming to learn lessons for the future
Issues
Leadership, Accountability, Monitoring, Training, Communication
Vale of Leven Hospital
Themes
Health
The Vale of Leven Hospital Inquiry investigated the occurrence of C. difficile infections at the Vale of Leven Hospital, identifying systemic failures and resulting in 75 recommendations to improve infection control and healthcare practices
Issues
Leadership, Training, Communication, Accountability, Monitoring
Kirkup report (Morecombe)
Themes
Health
The Kirkup Report was an independent investigation into the management, delivery, and outcomes of maternity and neonatal services at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, identifying significant failures and making recommendations to prevent future incidents
Issues
Communication, Training, Monitoring, Accountability
Ockenden (Shrewsbury)
Themes
Health
The Ockenden Inquiry was an independent review of maternity services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, led by Donna Ockenden, which identified widespread failings and made recommendations to improve maternity care across England
Issues
Training, Accountability
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