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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Thomas

NHS watchdog launches inspection of troubled trust after The Independent exposed failures

The regulator has been called in to review gynaecological care and surgeries at Royal Salford Hospital - (Google Street View)

The NHS care watchdog has launched an inspection of a troubled trust after The Independent exposed delays in diagnosing and treating dozens of patients, including some with cancer.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has sent inspectors to review care at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Greater Manchester, just days after The Independent revealed that there were serious concerns about the safety of its gynaecological services.

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