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Below are Isle of Wight stories relating to health, wellbeing and social care.

7, December 2015·1 min read

CQC inspectors highlight where improvements can be made at care home

This Isle of Wight Care Home has several areas of care that need attention, but inspectors found the staff to be kind and caring.

18, June 2015·1 min read

CQC inspectors publish reports on 39 more GP practices

Medina Healthcare is one of 39 reports just released by the Care Quality Commission.

25, October 2024·8 min read

CQC raises alarm over long wait times for children’s health services in England

Children's health risks long-term effects from delayed care, CQC report shows

23, January 2019·1 min read

CQC rates Isle of Wight council run care homes as Good

Senior Councillor and Director of Adult Social Care for the Isle of Wight Council have paid tribute to the staff's hard work and commitment to providing the very best care to their residents.

22, August 2016·1 min read

CQC rating for Isle of Wight Health Centre

Following previous concerns about infection control at this Isle of Wight Health Centre, the CQC are now satisfied that effective policy and training are in place.

19, January 2016·2 min read

CQC report for Isle of Wight Nursing Home revealed

CQC inspectors found there were enough staff to meet people’s needs and that staff developed caring and positive relationships with people in their care.

30, June 2015·1 min read

CQC report on pilot inspection of Isle of Wight NHS 111 service

A review of the ambulance service on the Isle of Wight is released today by the CQC.

1, December 2022·4 min read

CQC reports serious concerns nationally following monitoring of the Mental Health Act

The CQC has a statutory duty to monitor and report on how services apply the Mental Health Act to detain and treat people who have a mental illness and need protection for their own health or safety, or the safety of other people

27, October 2017·4 min read

CQC reveals their review of mental health services for children and young people

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.

9, October 2014·4 min read

CQC sets out its new model for inspecting adult social care

Today (Thursday 9 October), the Care Quality Commission (CQC) confirms how it will regulate, inspect and rate care homes and community adult social care in England.

23, November 2019·1 min read

CQC want feedback from Isle of Wight children and young people with SEND: How to get involved

The CQC are visiting the Isle of Wight to inspect health, education and social care services and are seeking feedback from users and carers of those services

29, October 2015·3 min read

CQC wants your views on future of their quality regulation

If you have something to say about the quality of the CQC's regulation, make sure you let them know.

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