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.

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.

He was twice ambassador to Spain. In 1622 Francis married Anne, daughter of William Meredith and widow of Sir Robert Brett. She died on 22nd February 1634 (in modern dating) and Francis set up a black ...