CQC found to be ‘not fit for purpose’
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is “not fit for purpose” and its safety ratings can not be trusted, Wes Streeting, Secretary of … Read more
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Health inequalities continue for people with learning difficulties or autism
People with learning difficulties and those with autism are not receiving the same standard of healthcare as the general population … Read more
CQC – State of Care Report 2022/23
The Care Quality Commission has published its annual State of Care report for 2022/23. The report is an assessment of … Read more
Greater Manchester mental health trust failure sign of wider neglect
The latest dire revelations of the state of mental health services provided by Greater Manchester mental health trust, which has … Read more
Alarm raised at decline in women’s maternity experiences in England
The Care Quality Commission has sounded the alarm over a “concerning decline” in women’s experiences with maternity services. Fewer women … Read more
CQC – Care Quality Report 2021/22
The report from the CQC released in October 2022, is that the health and care system is in gridlock and … Read more
Crisis in the NHS caused by Tory underfunding not Covid, say BMA
The BMA has drawn up a major dossier that refutes Sajid Javid’s claims that the pressures on the NHS were … Read more
GP numbers in England down every year since 2015
The number of GPs in England has fallen every year since the government first pledged to increase the family doctor workforce … Read more
Soaring waiting lists and closures: crunch time for social care services
Social care services across England are “rapidly deteriorating”, with waiting lists soaring and councils struggling with care home closures, social … Read more
NHS loses top spot in international rankings
The Commonwealth Fund’s latest Mirror, Mirror report – which analyses how healthcare in the US compares with services in other rich countries … Read more