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The BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care journal has today published a new research paper on commissioning palliative care services, which found significant variation in end of life care across the country. Commenting on the paper, Alex Robertson, Executive Director of...

Commenting on the report by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee called Will the NHS never learn? Follow-up to PHSO report ‘Learning from Mistakes’ on the NHS in England, published today Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Julie Mellor said...

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Dame Julie Mellor said: I am delighted that Rob Behrens has been recommended to Parliament as the new Chair and Ombudsman. ‘Rob has considerable experience of complaint handling from his time as independent adjudicator for...

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Julie Mellor said: Today our recommendations on midwifery regulation have become reality, improving the safety of mothers and babies. Separating midwifery supervision and regulation will remove a significant conflict of interest. This legal milestone would...

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Julie Mellor, said: We are delighted that Michael King has been appointed as the new Local Government Ombudsman. He brings a wealth of experience and outstanding vision to the role, ultimately helping to bring justice...