Published last week, the CQC’s annual assessment of healthcare across England identifies signs of improvement and innovation amid many concerns.
They have identified evidence of successful planning for the transition of services to neighbourhood or community care, as part of the NHS 10-year plan, but also evidence of difficulties and challenges in implementing this change.
Increasing pressure on health and social care provisions remains a problem due to increasing demand, staff shortages, financial pressure, long waiting times and delays in the transfer from hospital to social care.
Specific groups such as women in maternity care, people living in deprived areas and people with learning disabilities experience inequalities in care across the country or find it harder to access services when necessary.
Access to NHS dental care is highlighted as remaining a ‘challenge’.
Mental health services and adult social care appear to be facing greater demand but, at the same time, are struggling with capacity and funding.
Calls to NHS 111 have reduced but calls to the ambulance services have increased, with waiting times in Accident and Emergency still being too long.
When things go wrong
Many people who have, for whatever reason, to engage with health and care services in England experience an excellent level of care with positive outcomes.
Occasionally, however, things go wrong and the patient suffers as a result.
When this occurs, the patient may be able to make a claim for compensation which will address the financial impact of any negligence which has adversely affected them.
Speak to a specialist medical negligence solicitor to discuss your options.
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