Overview

• CQC removed regulatory breaches from January and upgraded the maternity service overall from requires improvement to good.
• Whistleblowing complaints about culture and leadership were not substantiated in the follow-up inspection.
• Safe, effective, caring and well-led domain ratings rose to good while the responsive rating was scaled back from outstanding to good.
• Inspectors noted stronger staffing levels and more timely observations for deteriorating health that improved safety.
• Medicines were managed and stored safely, incidents were reported and investigated with learning shared, and a survey found 94% of women felt treated with respect and dignity; the overall trust retains a requires improvement rating.