CQC reports on local action to improve mental health care for children and young people

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CQC reports on the need for better access to mental health care and support

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CQC has made changes to Mental Health Act complaints process

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis we have made changes to the way we respond to people contacting us with a complaint about the Mental Health Act. Read CQC news piece here

Our concerns about mental health, learning disability and autism services

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CQC suspend routine inspections

Routine inspections suspended in response to coronavirus outbreak. Click here for news piece

Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2018/19

The findings detailed in this report include the fact that services must apply human rights principles and frameworks, and that their impact on people should be continuously reviewed to make sure people are protected and respected. Click here to read CQC report

CQC finds more focus on human rights needed by healthcare services when using the Mental Health Act

Services need to improve how they provide care and treatment for people detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA) in a way that respects their human rights, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found. Read CQC report here

CQC to review the use of restraint, prolonged seclusion and segregation for people with mental health problems, a learning disability and/or autism

We will review and make recommendations about the use of restrictive interventions in settings that provide inpatient and residential care for people with mental health problems, a learning disability and/or autism. Read CQC news piece here

Mental Health Act review recommendations must be implemented, says Mental Health Network in response to CQC report

Responding to the CQC’s Monitoring the Mental Health Act report, Sean Duggan, chief executive of the Mental Health Network, which is part of the NHS Confederation, said...click here to find out

CQC response to the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act

Responding to the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act published today Dr Paul Lelliott, Deputy Chief Inspector of Hospitals (lead for mental health) at the CQC has said...read here to find out

CQC response to the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act

Responding to the Independent Review of the Mental Health Act published today Dr Paul Lelliott, Deputy Chief Inspector of Hospitals (lead for mental health) at the CQC said...to find out click here

CQC to review the use of restraint, prolonged seclusion and segregation for people with mental health problems, a learning disability and/or autism

We will review and make recommendations about the use of restrictive interventions in settings that provide inpatient and residential care for people with mental health problems, a learning disability and/or autism. read CQC new here

New CQC survey finds that people with mental health difficulties have poorer than average hospital experience

Today’s survey from CQC once again demonstrates that people with mental health difficulties have poorer than average experiences of being in hospital. This is despite the fact that they have higher levels of physical ill health and a 15-20 year shorter life expectancy. We must ensure that no one is treated less well because they have a mental health problem, including in A&E. Click here for Centre For Mental Health article

New CQC survey finds that people with mental health difficulties have poorer than average hospital experience

Today’s survey from CQC once again demonstrates that people with mental health difficulties have poorer than average experiences of being in hospital. This is despite the fact that they have higher levels of physical ill health and a 15-20 year shorter life expectancy. We must ensure that no one is treated less well because they have a mental health problem, including in A&E. See Centre for Mental Health article here

Sexual safety on mental health wards

Deputy Chief Inspector of Hospitals, lead for mental health, Dr Paul Lelliott has written to specialist mental health NHS trusts in England to inform them of an upcoming workshop to explore what can be done to improve sexual safety on mental health wards and thank trusts for engaging with CQC on this work. Click here to see CQC website

Wide variation uncovered in how NHS and local authorities work together when applying the Mental Health Act - CQC

People might not be getting the specialist mental healthcare they need and when they need it most because of disparity in how approved mental health professional services are provided across the country.  Click here for further details.

College response to the NHS Providers survey of CCG Mental Health spend

Sir Simon Wessely, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists response - click here for article

Strong leadership essential to delivering improvement in mental health hospital care

Today we publish a report that explores how seven NHS mental health trusts have been able to make significant improvements in the quality of care and improve their CQC rating. Click here for CQC report

CQC: Introduction of combined trust-level quality and use of resources ratings

Introduction of combined trust-level quality and use of resources ratings


Following feedback from members of the public, healthcare providers and other stakeholders The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has updated its guidance.


Read more at http://www.cqc.org.uk/news/stories/introduction-combined-trust-level-quality-use-resources-ratings

2017 survey of women's experiences of maternity care

This CQC report finds that overall women reported positive experiences of maternity care over 2017 and  there were small incremental improvements in results across almost every question. Whilst there have been general improvements overall, the results highlight the need for better communication and greater patient choice.