Ex NHS CEO

CQC chief inspector to retire ift.tt/3z9Ch5c

In this recent #CQCConnect #podcast episode, colleagues from across CQC discuss how we are realising our strategic ambitions by developing a new regulatory approach, taking on new powers at a system level and improving how we collect and use data buff.ly/3k3Qn6l

When Keir Starmer talks about “reforming” the NHS he actually means a bigger role for the private sector

David Cameron thought Andrew Lansley knew what he was doing & didn't take enough notice until it was too late. Keir Starmer should be careful not to make the same mistake with Wes Streeting.

Yeah cool just self-refer to an internal-bleedingologist.

Reductions in the public health grant have been greatest in the most deprived areas. In Blackpool, ranked as the most deprived area in England, the per capita cut to the grant has been one of the largest at £42 per person. Read more: health.org.uk/news-and-comme…

Prof Sir Mike Richards on why he joined CQC

The government has announced more virtual beds and temporary NHS capacity to deal with the surge in demand. It needs to get on with a permanent increase in hospital beds with staff to support them.

The government is right to talk to Unions about more pay for smarter working. It needs to clarify if it is now pro cost of living payments on top of this year’s settlements in the NHS. The NHS needs better senior management leadership to cut waiting lists and A and E waits.

Thank you to BOURNEMOUTH HOSPITAL for another very informative visit. Incredibly dedicated staff working against some huge short and long term challenges which we need to fix - not least the winter pressures, pay, recruitment and retention. Thank you for all your hard work.

No it doesn't. The private health workers are largely trained by the NHS and top consultants take time away from NHS work to do private work at higher rates. Any service for the poor quickly becomes a poor service.