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Care home and hospital inspections years out of date, says CQC chief executive

Vowing to turn things around, Sir Julian Hartley also said an IT system introduced last year is not fit for purpose.

The Independent UK

Charity ‘very concerned’ after baby deaths ‘may have been prevented’

Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTH) NHS Trust said the number of neonatal deaths recorded as ‘potentially avoidable’ is very small.

Evening Standard

Concerns flagged to CQC go months with no response because of backlogs, MPs told

The organisation’s new chief executive said staff have told him they believe a new IT system that was rolled out last spring is not fit for purpose.

Evening Standard

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Beware the NHS’s new zero-tolerance drive

Letter: Wes Streeting’s 10-year plan has been overtaken by a different package of reforms, writes Prof Gwyn Bevan

The Guardian - UK

England’s health ombudsman criticises CQC for failing to fully investigate boy’s death

Exclusive: Care Quality Commission did not act on evidence casting doubt on care provider’s version of events, ruling says

The Guardian - UK

‘Free and impartial’ addiction helplines paid secret commission by rehabs

Advertising regulator reprimands services that claim to offer unbiased advice but then direct people to partner facilities

The Guardian - UK

Damning report hits out at UK weight-loss clinic that secretly filmed clients

Staff said medicine had been imported from Turkey, and labels on the medicine were not in English

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Cosmetic clinic that secretly filmed patients is ‘not safe’, watchdog finds

A damning report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that Doncaster-based Elements Medical was inadequate in every area it inspected.

The Independent UK

First registered private gender clinic for young people in England ‘outstanding’

Gender Plus was set up and is run by staff who previously worked at the now-shut NHS Gender Identity Development Service (Gids).

The Independent UK

Rise in number of pregnant women in England not getting help they need, survey finds

CQC study finds falls across a range of metrics dealing with antenatal care, labour, childbirth and postnatal care

The Guardian - UK

Fewer women ‘have confidence in NHS maternity staff’ – national survey

The results showed a five-year downward trend in the number of people saying they were always able to get help from staff during labour and birth.

The Independent UK

Watchdog sounds alarm over experience of patients in A&E

Many said they were not given care, treatment or pain relief while waiting for care.

The Independent UK

Children as young as 11 carry knives because they ‘feel unsafe’

The inspections found serious youth violence is ‘widespread’

The Independent UK

Children as young as 11 carrying knives because they feel unsafe, report finds

It said serious youth violence is ‘more far-reaching’ than many adults realise and it has a ‘wide impact’ across communities.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

‘Lack of transparency’ over spike in baby deaths, watchdog tells Letby inquiry

CQC official says hospital bosses had obligation to raise concerns during inspection nine months after first murder

Evening Standard

Inspectors not told of spike in baby deaths at hospital, inquiry told

Lucy Letby’s crimes are being examined by the Thirlwall Inquiry.

Evening Standard

CQC inspectors not told of concerns over deaths at Letby hospital, inquiry hears

During the period of the first inspection, child serial killer nurse Lucy Letby attempted to murder a baby girl.

The Independent UK

NHS sends vulnerable adults to private hospital accused of abuse

Exclusive: ‘Recycling’ of private hospitals facing abuse allegations is a ‘loophole’ which must stop, says expert

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The Independent UK

Watchdog considering criminal prosecution after girl, 13, died in hospital

A coroner ruled that neglect by hospital staff contributed to the death of teenager Chloe Longster.

Evening Standard

Residents at care home where three people died ‘felt safe’, according to report

Family members and residents praised Gainsborough Care Home to Care Quality Commission inspectors.

The Independent UK

Children’s’ futures at risk over worsening NHS delays, reveals national watchdog

Watchdog the Care Quality Commission warns NHS delays for young people ‘risks failing their future’

Evening Standard

Parents pressured to go private as children struggle to see NHS dentist – report

Experts called for ‘fundamental changes to NHS dentistry’.

Evening Standard

Delays to good healthcare for children risks failing their future, says watchdog

The Care Quality Commission has published its annual report on the overall state of health and social care in England.

The Guardian - UK

Scientology-linked UK rehab centre falls foul of charity regulator

Charity Commission finds ‘range of shortfalls’ at Narconon facility after Observer investigation

The Guardian - UK

NHS maternity staff to receive mandatory training to improve patient safety

Obstetricians, midwives and obstetric anaesthetists will take part in pilots after damning report by health regulator

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