Whilst the vast majority of NHS employees are hard-working, dedicated and professional a significant minority are pulling the service down. The Care Quality Commission inspection of NHS Maternity Services found:
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A fifth of NHS Trusts in Breach of The Law
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An “embedded culture” of poor care and unprofessional behaviour
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“Catastrophic failings” by NHS staff to provide basic care to patients.
The Care Quality Commission (the regulator) does not have the power or authority to act against individuals, so it is left to the Directors of NHS trusts to police themselves !