Citizens’ ability to influence NHS services is undermined by the complexity and ceaseless reform of systems for patient and public representation

Ruane, Sally (2014) Citizens’ ability to influence NHS services is undermined by the complexity and ceaseless reform of systems for patient and public representation [Online resource]

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Unlike many other public services, the NHS is not subject to local democratic control. In this post – an extract from a new Democratic Audit ebook – Sally Ruane explores the recent history of patient and public involvement in the NHS, including the impact of the coalition government’s reforms.