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Anita, "would-be" is correct. 'Engaging Communities' will do nothing, as far as I could understand from the AGM it will have little real public involvement. It is our group which has ensured that this story got into the media. The peer review reports for this year and the previous two are all online; all are shocking. You will read who signed off the self-assessments. There is a great deal more to emerge and it goes to the heart of the regulation of our hospitals and in particular of our doctors. The two breast surgeons initially refused to take part in a CCG requested RCS 'invited review' of the service but I believe they have now acquiesced. Sadly the care at Mid Staffs can be as bad as ever, our group has members who have experienced it. A recent CCG inspection found drinking water still not available in one ward and various other failings while the SHA's Accountability Review was scathing on some issues, notably RTT. Yesterday the board recommended the nighttime reopening of A and E in spite of admitting that the service may well be unsustainable because of staffing issues. Do please contact us through our website and we can tell you much more, or just drop in to the cafe. Cure the NHS, Stafford.