This paper is for chief executives and clinical governance leads in trusts, policy makers and academics. It simplifies clinical governance as a policy and identifies questions that need answering if policy aims are to be met, reports on the development of clinical governance on the ground and highlights gaps between ...
The author states that the current development of a national carers' strategy is a significant milestone after two decades of campaigns and policy development to draw attention to the unpaid help that families and friends provide. Various questions are asked: how far have we travelled in meeting the needs of ...