The Latest Breaking News from Rob Behrens

Duty of candour in NHS ‘does not work and needs urgent review’, inquiry told

Former senior ombudsman Sir Rob Behrens was giving evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

No 10 accused of blocking Nick Hardwick to be health ombudsman

Former Parole Board chair resigned in 2018 when the high court overturned a decision to release serial rapist John Worboys

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024

Tuesday briefing: How the NHS ‘culture of concealment and denial’ hurts patients

In today’s newsletter: Amid many other crises, the standard of NHS care for patients’ families is declining – this is what it feels like

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024

Complaints about poor NHS dental services rise 66% in five years

Exclusive: Standard of care, exorbitant fees and difficulty getting treatment among 1,982 issues reported in 2022-23

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

Sepsis killing too many as lessons not learned, warns NHS watchdog

Damning report by health service ombudsman says hospitals must make urgent improvements to avoid more fatalities

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

Lessons ‘not being learned’ from sepsis failings, ombudsman warns

The new report said the ‘same serious failings are still happening’ 10 years after the publication of a previous document.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

NHS ombudsman warns Sciensus that patients ‘should not be ignored’

Exclusive: boss of courier given 28 days to improve complaints system after reports of vital drugs being delayed or missed

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

NHS ombudsman calls on trust chief to withdraw ‘not accurate’ remarks

Rob Behrens writes to head of Norfolk and Suffolk trust over claim to committee that questioned him about patient deaths report

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

Letby inquiry must also examine NHS ‘cover-up culture’, says ombudsman

Exclusive: Rob Behrens wants inquiry to look into why hospital chiefs often ignore safety concerns and victimise whistleblowers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

Labour will examine NHS weekend working in wake of teenager’s death – Streeting

The shadow health secretary was asked about criticism of weekend staffing levels following the death of 13-year-old Martha Mills.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023