It’s unwise to end local scrutiny of NHS trusts | Letters
Abolishing the role of statutory governors is ill-advised, says Jean Flanagan. Plus a letter from Jonathan Phillips on the abolition of HealthwatchI wonder how many members of the public are...
By Guardian Staff · The Guardian Opinion
Abolishing the role of statutory governors is ill-advised, says Jean Flanagan. Plus a letter from Jonathan Phillips on the abolition of Healthwatch I wonder how many members of the public are aware that the latest health plan for England , due to be ratified by parliament this autumn, abolishes the role of statutory governors on all of its constituent health trusts? For a number of years I have volunteered to act as a governor at two hospital trusts in Yorkshire. As a former health professional and principal nursing educator, I have brought years of experience to the role, for which I have been elected locally. For any organisation to wilfully remove hundreds of such skilled and committed activists from their supportive scrutiny seems ill-advised. Continue reading...