Source · CQC inspection
Newark Hospital
Provider Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Type NHS Healthcare Organisation
Region East Midlands
Last inspected 7 Apr 2026
Overall rating: Good View full CQC report
Domain ratings
Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Good
Current CQC assessment
Good
The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
Ratings by service
End of life care
Good
Earlier inspection findings
Must-do actions (3)
Must-do action 1 of 3
Must do
Caring
The trust must ensure when completing DNACPR orders, they are in line with best practice and involve the relevant person in the decisions relating to the way in which the regulated activity is carried on in so far as it relates to the service users care or treatment Regulation 9(1)(3)(f) HSCA (RA) Regulations 2014 Person-centred care.
Must-do action 2 of 3
Must do
Effective
The trust must ensure that where a person lacks mental capacity to make an informed decision, or give consent, staff must act in accordance with the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated code of practice. Regulation 11(1)(2) HSCA (RA) Regulations 2014 Consent.
Must-do action 3 of 3
Must do
Well-led
The trust must ensure they have systems and process such as regular audits of the service provided and must monitor and improve the quality and safety of the service. Regulation 17(2)(a) HSCA (RA) Regulations 2014 Good governance.
Should-do actions (17)
Should-do action 1 of 17
Should do
Well-led
The trust should consider how data is presented to ensure they have full oversight of specific staff groups and hospital performance.
Should-do action 2 of 17
Should do
Safe
The provider should ensure staff are given protected time to complete their mandatory training. Regulation 12
Should-do action 3 of 17
Should do
Safe
The provider should ensure staff comply with recording the review of antibiotic prescribing within 72 hours, in accordance with national guidance. Regulation 12
Should-do action 4 of 17
Should do
Responsive
The provider should review patient information to ensure is clearly displayed and readily available in wards areas in languages other than English.
Should-do action 5 of 17
Should do
Well-led
The provider should ensure the risk register reflects all current risks to the service. Regulation 17
Should-do action 6 of 17
Should do
Effective
The service should continue with plans to increase the number of staff with a post registration qualification in line with national standards.
Should-do action 7 of 17
Should do
Responsive
The service should continue to review the feasibility of introducing a 24 hour, seven days a week critical care outreach team (CCOT) in line with national guidance.
Should-do action 8 of 17
Should do
Responsive
The service should continue to identify ways which delayed discharges can be improved.
Should-do action 9 of 17
Should do
Safe
Staff should continue to improve their reviewing of all antimicrobials prescribed for their patients in line with national guidance.
Should-do action 10 of 17
Should do
Responsive
The service should continue to develop ways in which they can improve access to all multidisciplinary services in line with national guidance.
Should-do action 11 of 17
Should do
Safe
The services should consider holding simulation drills directly on the unit to be able to assess what went well and where improvement was needed specifically for the theatres and the ward to improve future drills on the unit and staff response to emergencies.
Should-do action 12 of 17
Should do
Safe
The services should ensure intravenous fluids are stored in locked cupboards in theatres in line with best practice guidelines from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Regulation 12: Safe Care and Treatment.
Should-do action 13 of 17
Should do
Well-led
The services should consider conducting sufficient local audits to be able to assess patient care and outcomes more clearly at Newark hospital.
Should-do action 14 of 17
Should do
Responsive
The services should ensure it provides key specialist palliative care services seven days week in line with National Institute of Health and Care Excellence. Regulation 18
Should-do action 15 of 17
Should do
Well-led
The services should include all risks are recorded appropriately on the risk register.
Should-do action 16 of 17
Should do
Well-led
The trust should work closely with the local hospice in agreeing a service level agreement.
Should-do action 17 of 17
Should do
Well-led
The services should ensure all risks associated with the end of life care and specialist palliative care teams are identified, audited, monitored, reviewed and mitigated. Regulation 17