The Thirlwall Inquiry into the crimes of child killer nurse Lucy Letby heard calls for tougher regulation of NHS managers. Sir Robert Francis KC proposed that poor-performing non-clinical directors should face sanctions, in the same way unfit doctors can be investigated by the General Medical Council. He suggested implementing a system of regulation to disqualify unfit individuals from holding NHS senior roles. He highlighted concerns that without such regulation, unsuitable directors could switch roles without scrutiny.
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