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Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital

Type NHS Healthcare Organisation Region North East Last inspected 6 Sep 2023

Overall rating: Good  View full CQC report

Domain ratings

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

Earlier inspection findings

pre-2024 framework · 3 should-do

Should-do actions (3)

Recommended improvements to enhance service quality.

Should-do action 1 of 3
Should do
Safe
The service should continue to consider alternative bereavement room location at every opportunity.
Should-do action 2 of 3
Should do
Safe
The service should continue to review on call consultant surgeon cover for emergency complex gynaecology procedures to ensure adequate cover is maintained.
Should-do action 3 of 3
Should do
Well-led
The service should continue to encourage all staff to complete an annual appraisal.

Location details

CQC ID: RTF86
Local authority: Northumberland
Region: North East

Inspection report

Type: Location
Date: 6 September 2023
Rating: Good
Actions: 3 should-do
AI-extracted 2 Jun 2026