Lack of trust attributed to problems at Noble's Hospital

Wed, 09 Apr 2014

Lack of openness and trust, a culture of blame and due process not being followed properly are being attributed to problems at Noble’s Hospital.

A review into three areas of the hospital - theatre and anaesthetics, emergency department and critical care has found a number of failings.

Immediate risks were identified in two of the areas following a review by the West Midlands Quality Review Service

The Department of Health and Social Care has now promised a robust and comprehensive action plan to tackle outstanding issues.

Minister Howard Quayle says no stone will be left unturned – but says there are some positives: