Source · CQC inspection

West Middlesex University Hospital

Provider Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Type NHS Healthcare Organisation Region London Last inspected 31 Jan 2020

Overall rating: Good  View full CQC report

Domain ratings

Five CQC key questions
Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Good

Earlier inspection findings

pre-2024 framework · 7 should-do

Should-do actions (7)

Recommended improvements to enhance service quality.

Should-do action 1 of 7
Should do
Safe
The service should ensure midwifery staff are up to date with mandatory training modules.
Regulation: Regulation 12 (Safe care and treatment)
Should-do action 2 of 7
Should do
Safe
The service should ensure midwifery staff are up to date with safeguarding adults and children level 3 training.
Regulation: Regulation 12 (Safe care and treatment)
Should-do action 3 of 7
Should do
Safe
The service should ensure staff have a yearly appraisal.
Regulation: Regulation 12 (Safe care and treatment)
Should-do action 4 of 7
Should do
Caring
The service should ensure that babies in the bereavement suite are stored in a secure and dignified way
Regulation: Regulation 10 (Dignity and respect)
Should-do action 5 of 7
Should do
Well-led
The service should ensure compliance with MEOWS audits improves.
Regulation: Regulation 17 (Good governance)
Should-do action 6 of 7
Should do
Well-led
The service should ensure that there is an improved risk assessment of access to neonatal resuscitation equipment on the Birth Centre.
Regulation: Regulation 17 (Good governance)
Should-do action 7 of 7
Should do
Safe
The trust should ensure medical cover for triage is sufficient.
Regulation: Regulation 18 (Staffing)

Location details

CQC ID: RQM91
Local authority: Hounslow
Region: London

Inspection report

Type: Location
Date: 24 May 2023
Rating: Outstanding
Actions: 7 should-do
AI-extracted 3 Jun 2026