NURSING AND EDUCATION PLATFORM

So new independent bodies to be established by April 2013 to enable service users to input into decisons re health and social care. How independent will they be? Many people who become involved in such committees are often involved in other committees and known to the council.. Yes we know this brings experience. It also brings influence. Also remember- such bodies are not solely to refer to the NHS. There are private orgnisations out here including hospitals and care homes. Recall too- the Community Health Councils and reports of their limited role and influence by the Council and the establishments they were to monitor.We are in danger of re-creating the same scenario. Meetings and reports-- what  do we really acheive? Let's have honesty and action.