Maternity care is not on a journey of obvious improvement History suggests that reports exposing NHS failings do not banish the culture that harms babies and mothers The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022
Northumberland doctor says reducing restraints on mental health patients helped turn hospital around Northumberland medic Dr Gbolagade Akintomide has helped turn around Cygnet Hexham. Chronicle Live · Oct 19, 2022
UK care home where workers abused resident may face criminal action CQC ‘reviewing evidence’ after footage shows 88-year-old Ann King’s treatment at Reigate Grange The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022
Secret footage reveals abuse of woman with dementia at luxury UK care home Exclusive: Family of Ann King, 88, hid camera in room at Reigate Grange in Surrey amid concerns about her welfare The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022
Countess of Chester Hospital told 'more needs to be done' after latest inspection The Care Quality Commission visited the hospital again after previously saying it "requires improvement" Liverpool Echo · Sep 30, 2022
'Toxic staff culture' at mental health unit where police are investigating alleged mistreatment of patients NHS trust commissions independent review of unit Manchester Evening News · Sep 28, 2022
Youth custody system ‘dysfunctional’ and failing girls, report finds The report involved the prisons and probation inspectorates, Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate Wales. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022
Patients 'feared for safety' in dirty rooms at Croxteth care home The Care Quality Commission delivered a damning verdict during their July inspection Liverpool Echo · Aug 25, 2022
Ambulance service rated ‘inadequate’ as report says delay contributed to death The Care Quality Commission has issued a warning to the South Central Ambulance Service demanding improvements. The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022
Inspectors find patients with severe autism at private hospital were ‘not protected from abuse’ Healthcare leaders at The Breightmet Centre for Autism have apologised after the hospital was told it must improve urgently Manchester Evening News · Aug 17, 2022
Care home where residents were 'at risk of harm' ordered to improve following first inspection Stable Steps Care Centre, in Stockport says residents' safety and wellbeing is its priority. Manchester Evening News · Aug 17, 2022
Concerns raised about consent and safety at city pregnancy clinic Care Quality Commission inspectors visited Ultrasound Ltd in June Liverpool Echo · Aug 11, 2022
Health chiefs 'won't hesitate to act' over Liverpool NHS cancer error Care Quality Commission is working with city NHS trust after thousands missed out on vital appointments Liverpool Echo · Aug 4, 2022
Care home where people 'not consistently treated with dignity and respect’ ordered to improve for fourth time Cherry Tree House, in Romiley, Stockport, is still rated as ‘requires improvement’ following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission watchdog. Manchester Evening News · Jul 19, 2022
Chronicle Live · Jul 11, 2022 CQC highlights 'unsafe' staffing issues at Hebburn NHS unit for people with learning disabilities and autism The region's biggest mental health and learning disability NHS trust has been forced to implement a "robust action plan" after criticism of services at Rose Lodge in Hebburn.
Chronicle Live · Jul 10, 2022 The 35 North East care homes with 'Outstanding' ratings from the Care Quality Commission These are officially the best-rated care homes in the North East.
Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2022 Best and worst places for GP services in England - find out if your area is on the list The Care Quality Commission ratings and patient reviews on Googlehave been compared in a new study. Find out if your town or city's GPs made the cut
Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2022 The six North East care homes rated 'inadequate' and the 60 which require improvement Half a dozen care facilities have been rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission
Liverpool Echo · Jun 21, 2022 'Hazardous substances' left unsecured at city doctors' surgeries Care Quality Commission has found issues at three practices across Liverpool
Chronicle Live · Jun 18, 2022 The 5 GPs' practices in the North East with 'requires improvement' ratings from the CQC Though each still had some positive feedback, these are the five GPs' practices in our region to have been put on notice by the CQC.
Liverpool Echo · May 26, 2022 Care home placed in special measures following litany of concerns Care Quality Commission inspected Cressington Court care home in March and April
The Independent UK · May 18, 2022 Care watchdog issues urgent warning over patient safety at mental health hospital facing police probe Some young patients told inspectors they believed Huntercombe Maidenhead Hospital should be shut down
The Independent UK · May 17, 2022 NHS trust due to face court after probe into two deaths The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust faces an unlimited fine if convicted of any of the offences.
Daily Mirror · Apr 23, 2022 Desperate families demand answers after shocking rise in care home neglect and harm A Sunday People investigation has found 73 incidents have been reported to the watchdog Care Campaign for the Vulnerable since Covid restrictions ended in England as the sector struggles to recover after the pandemic
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022 Eating-disorders hospital ‘gave patients unsafe food and staff comments hampered recovery’ People were not always treated with compassion or respect amid ‘closed culture’ at York clinic, says Care Quality Commission