Meridian Care Quality Commission

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Hospital must address culture and leadership issues, inspectors warn

The CQC inspection report focused on surgical services and medical care at hospitals run by University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust.

14 Feb

Kent care home placed into special measures and told it must improve

The Care Quality Commission carried out an inspection of Woodford House in response to concerns about people's safety and dignity.

22 Jun 2023

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NHS Trust stripped of outstanding status after whistleblowing concerns raised

The Care Quality Commission sent in inspectors after whistleblowing concerns were raised by staff themselves.

12 May 2023

Care home resident found with pillow over their face, damning report finds

Some specialist operations suspended at hospital by health watchdog

Council and NHS apologise for failing to meet needs of SEND children in Kent

Ambulance Service rated inadequate over 'deteriorated' safety and care

Patients 'didn't feel safe and were laughed at' by Hampshire hospital staff

Care home residents over-medicated and unlawfully restrained, CQC report finds

Damning report finds vulnerable residents at care home not kept safe from abuse

Vulnerable residents panic as they're evicted from home with five hours' notice

'Unsafe staffing levels' found in East Kent maternity inspection

Mental health hospital told to improve or 'action will be taken'

Trust remains in special measures despite improvements

Medway Maritime Hospital under scrutiny