Stafford Hospital: The latest
The very latest on the inquiry into standards of care at Stafford Hospital, where hundreds of patients died needlessly between 2005 and 2009.
Latest ITV News reports
Hunt heralds new Duty of Candour for hospitals
Stafford Hospital chief executive stands down
The chief executive of the scandal-hit Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, who was credited with vastly improving standards, is to retire from her position.
Lyn Hill-Tout will step down from her post and leave the trust by the end of May.
She was praised by colleagues who said the major reorganisation she led over the past two years had "led to substantial improvements to the safety and care of our patients".
The findings of a public inquiry into "appalling" standards of care at Stafford Hospital between 2005 and 2009 were published last month.
Ms Hill-Tout, who has worked for the NHS for 39 years, said it had been a "great privilege" to have worked for the public sector service.
Gary Walker gives evidence to MP committee
Gary Walker, the former Chief Executive of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has told MPs that he was paid £325,000 when he left the trust.
He has told the committee of MPs examining the findings of the Francis Report into the Stafford Hospital scandal, that use of public money to cover up individual failing is a major problem.
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Gary Walker tells MPs his family had had enough
by Alison Mackenzie, political correspondentThe former Chief Executive of United Lincolnshire Hospital NHS Trust, Gary Walker, tells MPs he is angry that health bosses do not regard him as a whistleblower.
Gary Walker also says that he was paid £325,000 when he left the trust, including £100,000 legal expenses.
He tells MPs that he agreed to leave because he was exhausted and his family had had enough.
NHS Whistleblower says 'targets were prioritised over patient care'
The NHS whistleblower, Gary Walker, says he was bullied into prioritising targets over patient care when he was Chief Executive at United Lincolnshire Hospital NHS Trust.
He's currently giving evidence to MPs who are examining the findings of the Francis Report into the Stafford Hospital scandal.
Gary Walker claims he was sacked for refusing to meet NHS targets.
@itvcentral Gary Walker tells MPs he was bullied into prioritising targets over patient care when he was Chief Exec at United Lincs hosp
From @Alison1mackITV on Twitter:@itvcentral @curethenhs David Bowles former Chair of United Lincs hosp tells MPs there was a culture of making things 'appear good'
From @Alison1mackITV on Twitter:Gary Walker to give evidence to MPs over Stafford hospital scandal
A whistleblower who worked for the NHS in Lincolnshire will give evidence to MPs today.
They are examining the findings of the Francis Report into the Stafford Hospital scandal.
Gary Walker, the former Chief Executive of United Lincolshire Hospitals NHS Trust, claims he was sacked for refusing to meet NHS targets.
Robert Francis QC will today discuss Stafford Inquiry in Coventry
Robert Francis QC will today (March 18) attend a clinical summit at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, where he's confirmed as a key note speaker.
The summit will bring together clinical leaders, CEOs and Chairs, where they'll be discussing current and future NHS issues.
On the agenda will the recommendations following the publication of the Francis Inquiry Report.
Good morning, especially to everyone on your way to or arriving at #ClinicalSummit in Coventry.
From @NHSMidlandsEast on Twitter:Our job today is to review the key themes arising from the #Francis Inquiry Report. #ClinicalSummit
From @NHSMidlandsEast on Twitter:Robert #Francis QC - the man himself is among the amazing line up of #ClinicalSummit speakers.
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Hunt: Hospitals must always provide the right data
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said hospitals must always provide the right data, particularly that on mortality rates, in order for the government to have a clear idea of whether a hospital is safe or not.
Hunt told ITV News the government will be considering making it a criminal offence for NHS data to be manipulated.
Health Secretary: NHS boss not to blame for Mid Staffs
by Alex Forrest - Political CorrespondentThe Healthy Secretary Jeremy Hunt has defended the head of the NHS, Sir David Nicholson, over the Mid Staffs scandal saying that it was not all down to one man.
He also announced plans for NHS managers and hospital trusts to be held liable if they fiddle data.
Honest, consistent 'open culture' for the NHS
– Jeremy Hunt, Health Secretary, speaking to the DAILY TELEGRAPHThe future NHS will have a more open culture, with better information for patients and the public. That information must be credible and provided on a basis which is honest and consistent.
Like me, the public has a deep and abiding affection for the NHS, but scandals such as Mid Staffordshire have affected trust in it. We need to get that trust back.
We feel strongly that if NHS trusts are caught acting fraudulently about their performance on areas such as death rates or waiting times, they should be criminally liable.
Deliberately fixing NHS statistics will be made a criminal offence
It's being reported that deliberately fixing NHS statistics will be made a criminal offence as part of the response to the Mid Staffordshire scandal.
Seven-figure fines and jail terms could be imposed on NHS chiefs found to have fiddled waiting time or death rate figures.
The move is being considered as part of the Government's response to the Francis Inquiry into the avoidable deaths of up to 1,200 patients in Mid Staffs.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said: "The future NHS will have a more open culture, with better information for patients and the public. That information must be credible and provided on a basis which is honest and consistent.
"Like me, the public has a deep and abiding affection for the NHS, but scandals such as Mid Staffordshire have affected trust in it. We need to get that trust back."