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Former trust CEO and medical director face misconduct charges over surgery scandal
The former chief executive and medical director of a major NHS trust are facing misconduct charges over an alleged failure to protect breast patients from disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson.
Watchdog warns its powers will be weakened by Health and Care Bill reforms
Inconsistent leadership undermining safety of maternity services, says CQC
‘Frightened’ complaints handlers feel like ‘underclass’ of NHS
Troubled provider sees ‘outstanding’ services downgraded to ‘inadequate’
Tory council review challenges use of ‘profit driven’ private hospitals
Hospital-acquired infection caused one-in-five covid deaths at several trusts
NHS sets plan for ‘earlier and greater’ children’s ICU demand
Police raised multiple concerns to regulator about hospital
Major spikes in hospital-acquired covid infections at two trusts
CQC criticises ‘ineffective leadership’ at mental health provider
