United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust under CQC review

Following a review into standards at the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, the Care Quality Commission has urged the trust to improve in several key areas.

Andrea Gordon, CQC regional director, said: “During our inspection of Lincoln County Hospital we were pleased to see examples of people receiving really good quality care, and staff were dedicated to making sure patients’ needs are met.

“It is true that we found evidence to show the trust is not meeting four standards, however, we want to reassure the public that we do not believe there are immediate risks to patient safety.

“But compliance with standards is not optional. Patients should be able to expect a certain level of care wherever they receive treatment. The trust must take swift action to address our concerns.

“The trust must now provide us with an action plan stating the action they will take. We will be monitoring progress closely and will not hesitate to take action and use our powers to drive improvement where necessary.

“We would like to thank the staff, patients and carers who took the time to speak with us. We turn up announced, so it’s not always easy or convenient for people, especially busy staff and ill patients. This input is invaluable.”