title: independent sector has made huge advances.
abstract: In her address to RCN Congress, outgoing general secretary Christine Hancock criticised the NHS for the past practice of providing care in open wards with no curtains and no dignity. In the next breath she said there is no evidence to suggest the independent sector does it any better.
authors.affiliation: Head of quality and development BUPA Care Homes.
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ireland