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¹London School of Economics, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

The Health Service Journal

|September 15, 2001

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The Bristol inquiry reveals a gap between goals and methods in the National Health Service (NHS). It identifies a "make do and mend" culture that hinders excellence and proposes separating management from regulation.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Public Health Policy
Medical Ethics

Background:

The Bristol inquiry investigated significant issues within the National Health Service (NHS).
A prevalent "make do and mend" culture was identified as a contributing factor to systemic problems.
The inquiry highlighted a disconnect between stated objectives and operational practices in healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the operational culture within the NHS as highlighted by the Bristol inquiry.
To identify factors impeding the achievement of excellence in healthcare services.
To explore radical structural reforms, specifically the separation of management and regulation.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of findings from the Bristol inquiry.

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Examination of the "make do and mend" ethos and its impact on service quality.

Review of proposed structural changes for NHS governance.

Main Results:

The inquiry identified a significant disjunction between the intended goals and the actual means employed within the NHS.
A pervasive "make do and mend" culture was found to be antithetical to achieving excellence.
A key recommendation involved the separation of management functions from regulatory oversight.

Conclusions:

The "make do and mend" culture in the NHS must be addressed to foster a pursuit of excellence.
Separating management and regulation is proposed as a radical but necessary step for improved NHS governance.
Addressing the gap between healthcare aims and operational realities is crucial for service improvement.