The NHS executive accused of covering up a damning report into patient safety at a hospital in Cumbria has been awarded £60,000 for the damage caused to her reputation and the distress she was subjected to. Jill Finney was accused of having given the order to delete evidence which showed that the Care Quality Commission … [Read more…]
A report has warned that hospital patients are left so confused by the NHS complaint procedures that many do not bother to speak out at all. Thousands are put off from lodging complaints due to baffling systems and worries that filing a complaint could lead to reprisals against a loved one, according to watchdogs. A … [Read more…]
According to a highly critical report by the Care Quality Commission, the UK’s biggest mental health NHS trust, which consists of units that care for the most vulnerable female patients is in turmoil following major allegations of bullying. This announcement was accompanied with the sudden resignation of its chairman. Nigel McCorkell, chairman of West London … [Read more…]
Leading official lays bare GP concerns GP and senior Care Quality Commission official Professor Steve Field has stated that GP’s working hours will need to be closely monitored to ensure the safety of patients and the well being of staff. The chief inspector of family doctors in England has also warned against the rising demands … [Read more…]
First time national failure regime has been introduced in England The Care Quality Commission has revealed that the special measures scheme used for hospitals will now be rolled out across GP practices, with failing surgeries facing closure. The initiative will start in October and will involve 8,000 practices being inspected by March 2016. This is … [Read more…]
CQC labels hospitals who have been non-compliant for extended periods of time The Care Quality Commission have discovered more than 10 NHS hospital trusts who have fallen short of quality standards for over two years, potentially putting patients in the firing line for unsafe care. The health watchdog pointed the finger at 32 hospital locations, … [Read more…]
Complaining calls have doubled The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have received double the amount of complaints from whistleblowers, speaking out about standards in general practice. The calls from nurses, practice managers and GP’s have increased from 12 in November to 24 in December according to official figures. Revealing problems Steve Field, the chief inspector of … [Read more…]