The report by Robert Francis into shortcomings at the mid-Staffordshire hospital caused waves through the NHS establishment and very real shock and alarm for the general public who need to have real and lasting confidence in our public health system. There have been calls for increased staffing levels, more practical training and for greater protection …
MPs say there is a lack of clarity over where saved money goes in the NHS. The NHS is in the middle of an efficiency drive with savings expected to be reinvested in front-line care and making services more productive. More than £10bn has been saved in the first two years with another £4bn forecast …
The head of the public inquiry into the Mid-Staffs scandal, Robert Francis QC has said that politicians must stop treating the NHS as a ‘political football’, must stop ‘throwing brickbats’ over the NHS and have an honest debate about the future of the health service. Speaking on the anniversary of his report, Robert Francis said …
CQC is in the process of developing its new approach to inspection and has hired paediatrician Dr Kim Holt to assist. Dr Holt started her temporary role as a professional advisor by leading a workshop with people who have whistleblowing experience. They discussed the issues they have faced and the barriers that can prevent staff …
According to CQC’s website, this month, CQC will start inspecting all GP providers of NHS out-of-hours services in England, using CQC’s new approach to inspection. During the first three months of 2014, CQC will inspect 27 out-of-hours providers and all GP providers of NHS out-of-hours services will be inspected by June 2014. The new inspection …
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The Labour Party has accused the government of politicising the Care Quality Commission following a call from David Prior, the CQC chairman, to increase private sector involvement in the NHS. Mr Prior has in the past served as a Tory MP for North Norfolk, and served as chairman of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital prior …
A BBC investigation has revealed that most councils in England are paying less than the industry recommended minimum for personal home care. There is no legal minimum price for the provision of homecare in England. This is partly due to geographical differences. However, the UKHCA, which represents providers, suggests they should be paid a minimum …
In an article for the Telegraph, the Chairman of the Care Quality Commission, David Prior, has warned of an “alarming”culture within the NHS. He states “parts of the NHS have developed a culture that doesn’t listen – or worse, that stigmatises and ostracises those who raise concerns or complaints.” While recognising that a lot of …
The second wave of CQC’s new-style hospital inspections are due to take place between April and June 2014. The results of the inspections will be scrutinised with great interest, as it is likely that if successful, the framework will be used as CQC’s inspection model across the wider health and social care sector in the …
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Last September, the DOH hailed the advent of the new draft Fundamental Standards (contained within the new draft 2014 regulations) because the removal, in some instances, of the requirement for CQC to issue a warning notice prior to prosecuting providers was seen as being ‘likely to create a stronger deterrent effect against non-compliance with the …
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