All UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS TRUST articles – Page 15
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NewsCQC sued over 'cover up' report
The current chair and chief executive of the CQC abused their power by publishing allegations that a former executive ordered a “cover up” of its failings, papers filed at the High Court allege
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HSJ LocalMorecambe Bay placed in special measures
PERFORMANCE: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust has been put into special measures after it was rated “inadequate” by the Care Quality Commission.
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HSJ LocalMorecambe Bay chair and medical director stand down
WORKFORCE: The chair and the medical director of a troubled North West trust have resigned.
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HSJ KnowledgeCarrying precious cargo: volunteers help trust in a unique way
Bikers are delivering emergency supplies
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NewsOmbudsman "absolutely" satisfied with Morecambe Bay response
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has declared herself “absolutely” satisfied that her office can properly handle complaints about patient deaths following a series of internal reforms.
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HSJ LocalOmbudsman in 'full cooperation' pledge to Morecambe Bay inquiry
The Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman has said it is “fully cooperating” with the Kirkup Inquiry into failures Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust.
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NewsFlory: 'Significant proportion of trusts have no clear plan for sustainability'
NHS Trust Development Authority chief executive David Flory has warned “a significant proportion” of the trust sector has no “clear plan for sustainability”.
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NewsHunt urged to ensure ombudsman gives evidence to Kirkup inquiry
A Labour MP has written to Jeremy Hunt asking him to ensure the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman gives evidence to the investigation into the failings at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay.
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NewsOmbudsman: 'Lack of openness and honesty' at Morecambe Bay
A “lack of openness and honesty” at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust caused further distress for a family which had lost a child, a watchdog has concluded.
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NewsInquiry chair says evidence summaries will emerge
Summaries of evidence from witnesses who appear at the independent inquiry into failings at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust will be made public, the inquiry chair has said.
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NewsKirkup indicates secrecy on Morecambe Bay probe
The chair of the independent inquiry into failings at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust has indicated no witness evidence will be released until his final report is published.
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HSJ Local
Commissioners rule out Morecambe Bay maternity downgrade
STRUCTURE: Commissioners leading a major review of hospital services in Morecambe Bay have ruled out downgrading the maternity unit that was the focal point of the area’s recent care scandal.
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HSJ LocalMidwifery regulation 'risks failure to learn from mistakes'
Flawed local regulation of midwifery services can place the lives of mothers and babies at risk, according to a report published today by the health service ombudsman.
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NewsHospital sector on the way to centralising AAA surgery
England’s hospital sector will have largely completed a reconfiguration of surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms by April, HSJ analysis shows.
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NewsMorecambe Bay investigation will seek families' input
Further details have emerged of the independent inquiry into University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust’s maternity and neonatal services.
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NewsTrusts continue to employ leaders 'off payroll'
Some trusts are struggling to comply with new regulations that require them to directly employ senior interim managers and to seek assurance about the tax arrangements of “off-payroll” workers.
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HSJ Local
Mid Staffs finance director joins Morecambe Bay
WORKFORCE: Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust’s finance director is leaving to take up the role of director of finance and deputy chief executive at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust.
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NewsCQC official accused of cover-up is cleared
One of the Care Quality Commission officials accused of covering up a report criticising the regular has been exonerated by an internal investigation.
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NewsCQC appoints campaigner to advise on safety
A father whose high profile fight for answers over the death of his baby son at an NHS hospital led to the setting up of an independent inquiry has been appointed an adviser to the Care Quality Commission.
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NewsUPDATED Hunt: 'unacceptable compromises' made by aspirant FTs
Jeremy Hunt has today said he believes that “in certain cases unacceptable compromises were made on staffing” by aspirant foundation trusts.