Mr Streeting mentioned: “I’ve been shocked by the extent of the failings of the establishment that’s alleged to establish and act on failings.
“It’s clear to me the CQC will not be match for function.
“We can’t wait to behave on these findings so I’ve ordered publication of this interim report so motion can start instantly.”
Among the many measures being taken is the appointment of Sir Mike Richards, a vastly skilled most cancers physician who has beforehand labored in authorities as nationwide director of most cancers care and spent 4 years because the chief inspector of hospitals from 2013, to work with senior leaders on the CQC and conduct a “fast evaluate” of the watchdog.
The regulator has simply appointed an interim chief govt, Kate Terroni, who was deputy chief govt till final month when Ian Trenholm introduced he was stepping down as head of the CQC.
Mr Streeting advised BBC Breakfast he was additionally trying to appoint a brand new chief govt and chief inspector of hospitals who the federal government “can work to show the regulator round”.
The CQC has additionally been requested to report into the Division of Well being and Social Care frequently on the steps it’s taking.
The well being secretary mentioned he had requested the CQC to introduce “transparency” round how their scores had been reached – together with whether or not or not they had been the results of a full inspection – so the general public may attain their very own selections as as to if they’re an “correct reflection of the standard of care”.
He mentioned that, at current, “I can’t believe in [the ratings, and] I don’t suppose the general public can”.
“I’d take these scores at present with a pinch of salt,” he advised Radio 4’s Immediately programme.
