RQIA
Report on A&E conditions in Royal Victoria Hospital did not go far enough say health workers
Emergency staff at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital say an inspection from the RQIA did not go far enough.
Hospital ED operating beyond capacity and core purpose, report finds
An RQIA report into the emergency department at the RVH in Belfast raised concerns over crowding and staff morale.
Hospital emergency departments in critical need
It has long been recognised that our hospital emergency departments often find themselves operating under intolerable pressure, but a new report has set out some of the alarming consequences of this systemic failure.
Co Tyrone nursing home suspends admissions over safeguarding concerns
A Co Tyrone nursing home has suspended new admissions after concerns were raised about safeguarding issues.
Review of patients of Dr Michael Watt finds ‘significant failures’ in care
Neurologist Dr Watt was at the centre of Northern Ireland’s largest ever recall of patients.
Consultation on proposal to publish RQIA inspection reports on children’s services
A CONSULTATION has been launched on proposals to publish inspection reports on services for children and young people.
Co Antrim care home closure 'will be big blow to community'
THE closure of a Co Antrim care home will come as a "big blow", politicians have said after a regulator raised concerns about the facility's financial arrangements.
Co-ordinated effort needed to improve health and social care services for vulnerable prisoners
NORTHERN Ireland prisons have "significant lack" of psychological support for inmates suffering personality disorder and trauma, with long waits for appointments and transfers to acute mental health beds.
Inadequate communication behind mass resignations at care home watchdog RQIA, report finds
Nine Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority board members quit over claims they were not consulted on key decisions taken during the pandemic.
New local company to oversee troubled care home group
A NEW company headed by two former health watchdog directors has been set up to manage a group of troubled care homes.