National Voices’ response to the Darzi review

Lord Darzi’s diagnosis is deeply troubling, but for many it will not come as a surprise. The NHS is in a sorry state, and we agree wholeheartedly with the review that the failure to systematically involve patients in the design and delivery of services is one of the key drivers of current poor performance. 

With the 10 Year Plan to be developed over the autumn, the NHS, together with the Government has the chance to put this right and create a culture that puts patients in the driving seat of creating a more efficient and more person-centred service for years to come.