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Care Quality Commission chief quits over maternity inquiry into NHS trust he led

Julian Hartley says his role at CQC ‘incompatible’ with investigation into Leeds trust he headed for 10 years

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025

CQC chief executive steps down amid maternity inquiry at NHS trust he used to run

Sir Julian Hartley said his role had become “incompatible with the important conversations happening” about care at the NHS trust he previously led

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

CQC chief executive steps down amid Leeds maternity investigation

Sir Julian Hartley stepped down after raising concerns that his position may ‘undermine trust and confidence’ in the Commission’s regulation.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025

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Two Leeds hospitals’ maternity services rated inadequate over safety risks

Care Quality Commission demands urgent improvements at Leeds general infirmary and St James’s

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Care home and hospital inspections years out of date, says CQC chief executive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 · Feb 2, 2025

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 · Jan 15, 2025

Three reports lay bare scale of NHS malaise. But will Rachel Reeves fund a transformation?

Analyses by Lord Darzi, the NHS Confederation and hospital chiefs detail a spectrum of ills in the service. But will their recommendations fuel appropriate remedies?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024

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Long delays to NHS care for children in England ‘creating forgotten generation’

Health leaders say crisis so severe there is ‘deep concern’ that lifelong harm is being caused

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024

Could Labour use public-private projects to fix England’s hospitals?

NHS Providers wants collaboration with private entities to unlock funds, and Labour has stressed its wish for business ‘partnership’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

NHS leader calls for partnership with private sector to build new hospitals

Exclusive: NHS Providers head says joining with private health firms and developers would help care backlog

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

‘Health MOTs’ planned for people aged 65 and over arriving at A&E in England

NHS head to announce upfront tests to identify underlying conditions in hope of reducing hospital overcrowding

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024

Cancer patients may be at risk due to overstretched NHS staff, ombudsman warns

Problem rooted in staffing levels and unsustainable pressure on exhausted employees, complaints body for NHS in England says

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2024

Junior doctors urged to ‘be reasonable’ as latest round of strike action begins

The walkout begins at 7am on Saturday and will end at 11.59pm on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2024

NHS tops poll of voters’ concerns as latest strike threatens further havoc

Junior doctors’ 11th walkout in England expected to add to backlogs in service a third of Britons say NHS is most pressing issue

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2024

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Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2024

More than 330,000 cancellations in London as junior doctors begin longest strike in NHS history

NHS figures reveal capital has suffered worst impact of industrial action

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

It’s unsustainable to prop up social care with workers on visas, say NHS Trusts

A rise in non-EU immigration to the UK was mainly driven by migrants coming for work on health and care visas, statistics have suggested.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

Government plans to cut NHS waiting list ‘difficult to achieve’ – health leaders

A poll of NHS trust managers and chief executives found that fewer than half think the quality of patient care on offer in the health service is high.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

New Health Secretary appointed at ‘critical juncture’ for NHS

Victoria Atkins was appointed as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle.

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The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

‘Worrying signs’ that more medics plan to leave the workforce, regulator warns

The GMC’s annual report also said doctors from overseas should be ‘welcomed, valued and supported’.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Children waiting years for autism and cerebral palsy treatment as NHS chiefs slam government inaction

Exclusive: NHS leaders say repeated warnings’ to ministers over waits for children’s care have been ignored

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Ministers urged to enter Acas talks with consultants

It comes in the middle of a joint strike by junior doctors and consultants in England.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

All trusts should have funding to remove unsafe concrete, health chief says

It comes after the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete forced more than 100 schools to fully or partially close buildings.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023

NHS consultants in England to strike for further three days in October

BMA announces longest-ever strike action by senior doctors, as 48-hour stoppage begins on Thursday

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2023

Sunak’s ‘intransigence’ on pay will lead to more NHS strikes, warns top doctor

Exclusive: BMA council chair says medics will have no option but to stage more industrial action until ministers make ‘credible offer’

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023

NHS procedures axed by doctors’ strike ‘soar towards million mark’

The latest walk-out has begun in the bitter pay dispute with the Government

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