CQC, 27 November 2014
- "Regulation 5: Fit and proper persons: directors and Regulation 20: Duty of candour" comes into force for NHS bodies on 27 November 2014 where 'NHS bodies' means NHS trusts, NHS foundation trusts and special health authorities.
- The Duty of Candour places a legal duty on hospital, community and mental health trusts to inform and apologise to patients if there have been mistakes in their care that have led to significant harm.
- All NHS board members will be required to undergo the Fit and Proper Person’s Test before they are appointed. This will be extended to other providers in April 2015.
