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MHPS, NCAS and assessments – an important development

1st September 2014 NHS employers who have taken doctors through the Maintaining High Professional Standards (MHPS) framework for capability will be aware of the importance of involving the National Clinical Assessment Service (NCAS) in the process. A recent case before the High Court provides useful clarification on the obligations upon NCAS and NHS employers in relation […]

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NCAS Revised Role in MHPS

NCAS’ revised role in MHPS – October 2014 I write to advise that the reporting requirements for monitoring exclusions of doctors and dentists under Maintaining High Professional Standards in the modern NHS (Department of Health, 2005) have passed to the National Clinical Assessment Service (NCAS) (part of the NHS Litigation Authority) from Strategic Health Authorities

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The Francis Report – Whistleblowing in the NHS: Independent review

‘Freedom to speak up?’ is an independent review into creating an open and honest reporting culture in the NHS. The review, chaired by Sir Robert Francis QC, will provide independent advice and recommendations to ensure that: NHS workers can raise concerns in the public interest with confidence that they will not suffer detriment as a

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