The Dash review and its impact on the future of patient advocacy

In her analysis of six national bodies responsible for patient safety — the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Healthwatch England, Patient Safety Commissioner, Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) and NHS Resolution — Penny Dash, chair of NHS England, found a fragmented and inefficient system. According to the Dash review, published in July 2025, a decade-long drive […]