The Care Quality Commission say growing pressures on access and staffing risk creating ‘perfect storm’ for people using mental health and learning disability services
A number of improvements have been made within the Isle of Wight NHS Trust to change its overall rating by the CQC, but there are still more improvements needed.
"Staff spent time getting to know people to build meaningful and valued relationships with them. People were treated with compassion and kindness."
On the Isle of Wight there are fears that mental health day centres will be axed, whilst a national survey reveals a decline in people’s experiences of community mental health services.
Hundreds of teachers, head teachers, school staff and parents travelled to the Houses of Parliament from all over the country (including the Isle of Wight) to lobby MPs about school funding.
The CQC survey found that too many young people across the country find it difficult to access services and so, do not receive the care that they need when they need it.
The Deputy Chief Inspector of Hospitals (Lead for Mental Health) at the Care Quality Commission said those who deliver and commission care must learn from the services that are getting it right.
In a national report published today, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found over three-quarters of adult social care services are currently rated as Good (77%, 16,351) and 2% (353) are currently rated as Outstanding.
CQC Inspectors found that despite the pressures, staff were dedicated and committed to patient care. The leadership was found to be 'Inadequate'. They have recommended the Trust be place in Special Measures.
Following last week's report about massive concerns at Isle of Wight NHS Trust, the CQC confirm they are imposing conditions on the Trust.
CQC’s review looked at how NHS trusts across the country identify, report, investigate and learn from the deaths of people using their services.
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