Suffolkres
Senior Member (Voting Rights)
https://www.aomrc.org.uk/reports-gu...hy-we-must-stop-normalising-the-unacceptable/
Fixing the NHS: Why we must stop normalising the unacceptable
Dame HSL
'The Academy’s members, the UK and Ireland’s 24 medical royal colleges and faculties, between them represent over 220,000 doctors and while our normal concerns tend to be focused on the standards of education and training of the medical workforce, our primary concern has always been the quality of care patients receive. Collectively, we are not known for vocal campaigns and of necessity much of our work takes place behind the scenes. The ability to be quietly influential is a precious commodity and not something to be given away lightly. However, having watched health and care systems deteriorate to the point where we are genuinely concerned that many NHS services are no longer safe, we have no option but to speak out loudly and clearly. .....
This report is not about blame — we are beyond that. It is about the need for us to be honest with ourselves and with each other about the NHS we have, the NHS we want and the NHS we can afford. They are not the same thing and it’s crucial we recognise that. Only then will we be able to step away from the 'we are very sorry, lessons must be learned' soundbite in response to yet another tragedy or the fantasy predictions that 'everything will be back to normal soon' and start to have a candid conversation about the change that surely needs to happen.We can no longer stand by while others seek to normalise the unacceptable when it comes to health and care.'
Professor Dame Helen Stokes-LampardChair of Council, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
Fixing the NHS: Why we must stop normalising the unacceptable
Dame HSL
'The Academy’s members, the UK and Ireland’s 24 medical royal colleges and faculties, between them represent over 220,000 doctors and while our normal concerns tend to be focused on the standards of education and training of the medical workforce, our primary concern has always been the quality of care patients receive. Collectively, we are not known for vocal campaigns and of necessity much of our work takes place behind the scenes. The ability to be quietly influential is a precious commodity and not something to be given away lightly. However, having watched health and care systems deteriorate to the point where we are genuinely concerned that many NHS services are no longer safe, we have no option but to speak out loudly and clearly. .....
This report is not about blame — we are beyond that. It is about the need for us to be honest with ourselves and with each other about the NHS we have, the NHS we want and the NHS we can afford. They are not the same thing and it’s crucial we recognise that. Only then will we be able to step away from the 'we are very sorry, lessons must be learned' soundbite in response to yet another tragedy or the fantasy predictions that 'everything will be back to normal soon' and start to have a candid conversation about the change that surely needs to happen.We can no longer stand by while others seek to normalise the unacceptable when it comes to health and care.'
Professor Dame Helen Stokes-LampardChair of Council, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges