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New campaign urges public to share concerns about NHS or care home services

By Jane Kirby19th February 2019News England

Almost seven million people over the last five years have had concerns about their care but have never raised them, according to a regulator. The Care Quality Commission (CQC), which

Hospital deaths linked to pigeon droppings to be investigated by MSPs

By Hilary Duncanson12th February 2019News Scotland

MSPs have launched a probe into healthcare facilities across Scotland following the deaths of two patients who contracted an infection connected to pigeon droppings at a hospital. A 10-year-old boy

Inspectorate report 10% rise in number of care service complaints in Scotland

By The Press Association30th January 2019News Scotland

The number of complaints about care services has risen in the last four years, according to a new report. In 2017/18 the Care Inspectorate received 4,696 complaints about care services,

Care Quality Commission announce new chief inspector of adult social care

By Iain MacDonald25th January 2019News England

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has appointed Kate Terroni as Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care (ASC). Kate is due to start the role in May, taking over from Debbie

Ofsted chief inspector quizzed about scrutiny of young Muslim girls

By Nina Massey24th January 201924th January 2019News England

Ofsted has been accused of scrutinising young Muslim girls who wear the hijab because they want to “look like their mum”. Labour MP Shabana Mahmood grilled Amanda Spielman on the

Report: Review of inspections of services for children & young people 2012 – 2017 (Scotland)

By Iain MacDonald23rd January 2019Reports & Resources

The Care Inspectorate has published their first ever overview report on a five year programme of inspections of services for children and young people in Scotland. Between 2012 and 2017

Some children exposed to risk and neglect for too long, inspection review finds

By The Press Association23rd January 2019News Scotland

Authorities looking into concerns about children’s well-being provided a “less consistently robust” response in cases where youngsters were suffering from “chronic poor parenting”, inspectors have said. The Care Inspectorate conducted

Fraud case underlines need to review NHS recruitment process – watchdog

By Jemma Crew and Ryan Hooper19th December 201823rd December 2018News England

The case of a convicted fraudster who rose from the ranks of nurse to chief executive has been highlighted by a watchdog as cause to review how NHS trusts are

Care Inspectorate announce appointment of Peter Macleod as new Chief Executive

By Iain MacDonald18th December 201823rd December 2018News Scotland

The Care Inspectorate have announced the appointment of Peter Macleod as their new Chief Executive. Mr Macleod is currently Director of Children’s Services and Chief Social Worker, at Renfrewshire Council,

Urgent action call as struggling NHS Tayside fails to hit 13 out of 20 national targets

By The Press Association7th December 201823rd December 2018News Scotland

Urgent action is needed to tackle the worsening performance and financial problems at NHS Tayside, according to Scotland’s public spending watchdog. Auditor general for Scotland Caroline Gardner spoke out after

Tag: Inspection

New campaign urges public to share concerns about NHS or care home services

Hospital deaths linked to pigeon droppings to be investigated by MSPs

Inspectorate report 10% rise in number of care service complaints in Scotland

Ofsted chief inspector quizzed about scrutiny of young Muslim girls

Report: Review of inspections of services for children & young people 2012 – 2017 (Scotland)

Some children exposed to risk and neglect for too long, inspection review finds

Fraud case underlines need to review NHS recruitment process – watchdog

Care Inspectorate announce appointment of Peter Macleod as new Chief Executive

Urgent action call as struggling NHS Tayside fails to hit 13 out of 20 national targets

Four teenagers and man guilty of murdering two boys in case of mistaken identity

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Sara Sharif’s father confesses to killing, even whacking her as she lay dying

Starmer to study assisted dying Bill and vows no pressure on MPs over vote

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Tag: Inspection

New campaign urges public to share concerns about NHS or care home services

Hospital deaths linked to pigeon droppings to be investigated by MSPs

Inspectorate report 10% rise in number of care service complaints in Scotland

Care Quality Commission announce new chief inspector of adult social care

Ofsted chief inspector quizzed about scrutiny of young Muslim girls

Report: Review of inspections of services for children & young people 2012 – 2017 (Scotland)

Some children exposed to risk and neglect for too long, inspection review finds

Fraud case underlines need to review NHS recruitment process – watchdog

Care Inspectorate announce appointment of Peter Macleod as new Chief Executive

Urgent action call as struggling NHS Tayside fails to hit 13 out of 20 national targets