UK government proposes new laws to hold NHS managers accountable for patient safety, aiming to end cover-ups.

The UK government plans to hold NHS managers accountable for patient safety concerns, proposing a new statutory duty of candour and statutory barring mechanisms similar to those used for teachers. The measures aim to end a "culture of cover-up" and prevent failed managers from continuing to work in the NHS. A public consultation seeking views on the plans will run for 12 weeks.

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