![]() ![]() The introduction of the forthcoming statutory offences of ill-treatment or wilful neglect will also send a clear message throughout the health and care system that intentionally poor care will never be tolerated. All other providers will be required to comply by this April. A fit and proper person’s test which requires providers to ensure that directors are fit to carry out their role came into force last November for NHS providers in NHS trusts, foundation trusts and special health authorities. A duty of candour which requires providers to inform service users where there are failings in care came into force for NHS providers last November, and will be extended to all other providers registered with the Care Quality Commission in this April. We have strengthened the accountability and corporate responsibility arrangements to assure the quality and safety of care services. One hundred and eighty one people are benefiting from £7 million DH capital funding to support people inappropriately placed in in-patient settings to move to more suitable housing. NHS England has introduced care and treatment reviews for everyone in in-patient settings, with a multi-disciplinary team from health and social care, alongside experts by experience. We now know how many people are in in-patient settings, where they are and who is responsible for them. A significant number of the recommendations have been achieved. The report sets out what has been done, providing an update in the annex of all the original actions in Transforming Care and what has been completed or is continuing. This report is a collective account from partners across the health and care system to reflect the cross-system effort that has continued over the past year to tackle the root causes of the abuse and treatment of people at Winterbourne View. The Government committed in Transforming Care to produce a report two years on to account for progress. Charity Commission: openness, not 'zero tolerance'.The Government’s review Transforming Care: A national response to “ Winterbourne View Hospital: Department of Health Final Report (2012)” looked at why Winterbourne View happened and set out a programme of work to take every step we can, to ensure this does not happen again.At the Daily Mail and ACEVO's Annual Conference.Stephen has received accolades for his work and leadership from former UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and David Cameron. He is now CEO of Charity Futures, which promotes NGOs’ governance and leadership. He was the Chair of Britain's largest social investment organisation for a decade and oversaw investments of £400m. He was formerly Chief Executive of ACEVO (Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations) for 15 years, and Secretary General of the European Third Sector Leaders Network, which was founded through his passion and drive. Sir Stephen has taken part in numerous national and global events speaking on civil society, business and government relations, including at the British Cabinet, G7/G8 summits, Seoul Governance Conference and international investment forums. ![]() He has provided strategic advice to governments and businesses, usually at Prime Minister, Minister, Mayor and Chairman level. ![]() Sir Stephen Bubb is globally recognised as a leading voice in philanthropy, charity governance and leadership and corporate social responsibility. ![]()
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