Dozens of patient deaths may be linked to ambulance delays, ex-minister claims
Ambulance delays are feared to have caused up to 81 patient deaths at a trust judged to be in “crisis”, a former health minister has said. Norman Lamb said he
Read MoreAmbulance delays are feared to have caused up to 81 patient deaths at a trust judged to be in “crisis”, a former health minister has said. Norman Lamb said he
Read MoreA steep rise in the number of detentions of mentally unwell people could be a sign that the health service is under “considerable pressure”, health inspectors have warned. In the
Read MoreGrowing staff shortages in mental health care are affecting the quality and safety of care, a new report has warned. Meanwhile the funding gap between the amount spent on acute
Read MoreSir David Behan has announced his intention to step down as Chief Executive of CQC. He will continue in the role until the summer to allow the appointment process for
Read MoreA hospital where staff failings resulted in the death or significant harm of four newborn babies has been told it must make “significant improvements”. North Devon District Hospital (pictured) was
Read MorePatients who use private residential detox clinics are being put at risk of harm because a large number of these services are not providing safe care, health inspectors have said.
Read MoreMore than half of care home beds in parts of England are not up to standard, an investigation has found. Some 50% of beds – or more – are in
Read MoreCare for mental health patients outside hospital has not improved over the last three years, a new survey suggests. In some areas, care for patients in the community in England
Read MoreFour in 10 mental health services for children are failing, with youngsters facing long delays for treatment, according to a Government-ordered review. The study, from the Care Quality Commission (CQC),
Read MoreThe NHS is straining at the seams as it juggles problems with staffing shortages, rising demand and increasing numbers of patients with preventable illnesses, health and care inspectors have said.
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