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Cygnet mental health service placed into special measures
Cygnet Hospital Colchester has been rated as ‘inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and placed into special measures.
Inspectors found that the provider’s system...
Mental Health Act Code of Practice not being used as intended
The Mental Health Act (MHA) Code of Practice is not being used as intended due to a lack of awareness and understanding of the...
IHPN chief executive responds to Health Select Committee report
The Health and Social Care Select Committee has welcomed the NHS Long Term Plan proposals to replace existing competition rules but said independent providers...
The Whiteley Clinic launches non-invasive treatment for varicose veins
The Whiteley Clinic has launched a non-invasive treatment for varicose veins.
SONOVEIN is a treatment for varicose veins and uses high precision echotherapy to treat...
Leadership key aspect to improved CQC hospital ratings, report finds
A better approach to leadership has been found to be the most important aspect of improving a hospital’s Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating.
In...
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust partners with Rutherford Cancer Centre
The Rutherford Cancer Centre North East and Northumbria Healthcare has announced a partnership that will see NHS cancer patients treated at the Rutherford Centre...
Babylon launches GP at Hand in Birmingham
Babylon Health has launched its virtual GP service, GP at Hand, in Birmingham as part of its national expansion.
This news follows NHS England blocking...
Adults with eating disorders face postcode lottery to access specialist treatment
Adults are facing long waits and a postcode lottery to access specialist treatment for eating disorders, according to a leading charity.
In a report published...
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CQC must change inspection methods, its chief executive tells MPs
The care regulator must change its inspection methods but cannot guarantee that abuse in closed environments will not happen, its chief executive has told...
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