Part 2Standards

Chapter 4NHS health care: functions of National Assembly for Wales

Reviews and investigations

I171Reporting to Secretary of State and regulator

1

The Assembly must report to the Secretary of State where, after conducting a review or investigation under section 70, it is of the view that—

a

there are significant failings in relation to the provision of health care by or for an English NHS body or cross-border SHA;

b

there are significant failings in the running of an English NHS body or cross-border SHA; or

c

there are significant failings in the running of any body, or the practice of any individual, providing health care for an English NHS body or cross-border SHA.

2

A report under subsection (1) may include a recommendation that, with a view to remedying the failings, the Secretary of State take special measures in relation to—

a

the English NHS body or cross-border SHA; and

b

in a case falling within paragraph (c) of subsection (1), any person, other than a Welsh NHS body, referred to in that paragraph.

3

The Assembly must report to the regulator where, after conducting a review or investigation under section 70, it is of the view that—

a

there are significant failings in relation to the provision of health care by or for an NHS foundation trust;

b

there are significant failings in the running of an NHS foundation trust; or

c

there are significant failings in the running of any body, or the practice of any individual, providing health care for an NHS foundation trust.

4

A report under subsection (3) may include a recommendation that, with a view to remedying the failings, the regulator take special measures in relation to the NHS foundation trust.

5

A report under this section must give the Assembly’s reasons for its view and for any recommendation made.