Sir Robert Francis' independent report on the Freedom to Speak Up review recommends 'Guardians' in every NHS Trust to ensure staff feel able to share concerns over patient safety.

Sir Robert Francis QC told the Health Service Journal last week that the health service is facing an “existential crisis” and is “manifestly failing” to keep pace with growing demand.

Victims of the infected blood scandal are furious at the Government's decision to appoint an expert with links to pharmaceutical companies to advise on compensation. A number of campaign groups ...