We are assessed periodically by the Care Quality Commission, who are the independent regulator monitoring health and social care services in England.
They look at quality standards and a range of performance indicators, to establish whether we are providing the best possible care for our patients.
The latest CQC inspection report for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust was published on 18th October 2023 with an overall rating of ‘Good’, and ‘requires improvement’ for well-led.
They visited Royal Bolton Hospital’s services for children and young people in May 2023, and undertook the well-led inspection focusing on the leadership and management of the organisation in June 2023.
The safety rating for children’s services was upgraded to ‘good’, while the rating for ‘well-led’ was downgraded to ‘requires improvement’ reflecting the challenges the Board has experienced in relation to governance, leadership and relationships between former Board members. The Trust’s overall ratings remain good in all other areas; safe, effective, caring and responsive.
Read more about their recommendations following the inspection.