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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) didn't properly investigate the circumstances of a five-year-old boy's death at a specialist centre for children with brain injuries, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has found. The Ombudsman is urging all regulatory health...

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has responded to recommendations made following our investigation into DWP's communication of changes to women's State Pension age. Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Rebecca Hilsenrath, said: ‘The Government’s apology to the women...

A hospital’s failure to properly assess and treat an elderly woman with a pressure sore contributed to her having to move into a nursing home, an investigation by England’s Health Ombudsman has found. We're calling on NHS Trusts to learn...

The CQC has published its annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England. The State of the Care report highlights inequalities in care, issues in accessing good, timely care, and serious concerns about mental health services...

The Government has commissioned an independent review of patient safety organisations. This was one of the recommendations PHSO made in its 2023 Broken Trust report. The Dash Review, carried out by Penny Dash, will assess whether six organisations deliver effective...