Report highlights need for more accessible complaints system
By Lee Peart 04 September 2025
A new report by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) reveals people complaining about healthcare to a professional regulator can experience many barriers.
Trust 'missed vital warning sign' patient had developed lung cancer
By Lee Peart 04 September 2025
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has apologised after a failure to diagnose lung cancer earlier contributed to a patient’s death.
Hospital changes having 'positive impact' following CQC report
By Lee Peart 02 September 2025
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust has said changes it has made since a CQC inspection are starting to have a ‘positive impact’.
Government to combat flu outbreaks by removing red tape
By Liz Wells 01 September 2025
The government is to change prescribing regulations to ensure patients will get the flu medicines they need more quickly and at any time of the year.
Berkshire hospital rated outstanding by CQC
By Lee Peart 01 September 2025
Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, Berkshire has been upgraded from good to outstanding following a CQC inspection in February.
Trust receives improved CQC leadership rating
By Lee Peart 01 September 2025
Leadership at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has been upgraded from inadequate to good following a CQC inspection.
Hospital downgraded from outstanding to requires improvement
By Lee Peart 01 September 2025
East Surrey Hospital has been downgraded from outstanding to requires improvement following a CQC inspection.
Assisted dying poses 'substantial task' for NHS
By Liz Wells 29 August 2025
The safe and effective implementation of assisted dying will require substantial planning, infrastructure and funding, new research reveals.
Council pledges improvements to 'inconsistent' SEND services
By Lee Peart 13 August 2025
Kirklees Council has pledged to make SEND services improvements after being rated inconsistent by inspectors.
Director pleads guilty to bribery for the award of NHS contracts
By Lee Peart 12 August 2025
The director of a company which provides patient transport services for NHS trusts has pleaded guilty to the award of NHS contracts worth £223,000.
Failure to share information led to woman's death
By Lee Peart 12 August 2025
A coroner’s inquest has concluded a failure to share information between NHS 111 and A&E cost a woman’s life.
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