External reviews and inspections

We are committed to being open and transparent about our performance and the quality of care we provide.

As an NHS Foundation Trust, we are subject to inspection, review and oversight by a range of external organisations. These reviews help us understand what we are doing well, identify areas for improvement and provide assurance that we are delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.

We welcome external scrutiny and use the findings from inspections and reviews to strengthen our services and improve outcomes for patients, families and staff.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care services in England. The CQC inspects NHS organisations to assess the quality and safety of the care they provide.

Read our latest inspection report

8 July 2026

Read our response to the findings from the surgical services inspection carried out in March 2026

Independent reviews

Royal College of Surgeons of England

18 December 2025

View information following Royal College of Surgeons of England review into General Surgery

View our report and action plan

Maternity reviews and investigations

We are committed to continually improving maternity services and learning from national, regional and local reviews.

This section includes information relating to maternity service reviews, investigations, recommendations and progress updates.

30 June 2026

Read information about the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation Report

Read frequently asked questions about the maternity and neonatal services review

NHS England oversight

NHS England oversees the performance of NHS trusts and foundation trusts through national performance and assurance arrangements.

11 June 2026 (Quarter 4 2025/26)

Read performance information, improvement plans and oversight updates relating to the Trust.