UK Health Secretary Orders Overhaul of NHS Regulatory Bodies

Wes Streeting targets bureaucratic inefficiencies following a series of NHS scandals and a critical review of the Care Quality Commission.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting plans to streamline the six overlapping regulatory bodies responsible for patient safety in England.
A review led by Dr. Penny Dash concluded that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is not fit for purpose and has significant operational failings.
The CQC has been criticized for outdated inspections and a lack of expertise among inspectors, impacting its credibility and effectiveness.
Streeting has commissioned further reviews to explore the roles of various regulatory bodies and improve patient safety and care quality.
The CQC has acknowledged the findings and is committed to implementing recommended changes to restore trust and improve regulatory processes.