King’s Mill Hospital amongst just 6.8 per cent of NHS Hospitals rated as 'Outstanding'

King's Mill Hospital, in Sutton In Ashfield, received the top rating following the latest inspection in November 2022.

The new study, by medical negligence specialists Patient Claim Line, shows that 49 per cent of NHS hospitals in England are currently performing below standard, being rated ‘Requires Improvement’ or ‘Inadequate’ by CQC.

The study shows 44 per cent of NHS hospitals in England are ‘Good’, which means they are “performing well and meeting expectations”.

The areas with the most hospitals that failed to meet all required standards by the CQC are London, with 16 hospitals, followed by Manchester and Sheffield, with four hospitals each.

Trainee Solicitor at Patient Claim Line, Nermeen Salahuddin, said: "We are deeply concerned by the recent findings that 49% of NHS hospitals in England have been awarded low scores by the independent regulator of health and social care, the Care Quality Commission. These ratings highlight serious issues in patient safety, care quality, and hospital management.

“As solicitors that represent individuals affected by medical negligence, we see firsthand the devastating impact that substandard care can have on patients and their families. It is imperative that immediate steps are taken to address these deficiencies and ensure that all patients receive the safe, high-quality care they deserve. We urge the NHS and the government to prioritize these issues and take swift action to improve hospital standards across the country."

https://www.patientclaimline.com/medicalnegligence/nhs-negligence-claims/