On the agenda this week: the National Quality Board (NQB) publishes a report explaining how quality will operate in the new system from April 2013; Sir David Nicholson confirms preparations for the NHS staff survey, taking place in September 2012; and the Department of Health launches two consultations intended to help ensure patients’ interests are protected throughout the health service.
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