MP To Quiz Hospital Trust Chief Executive And Unions

Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has vowed to quiz senior health officials after a report by the Care Quality Commission found that the Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals Trust “requires improvement”.

The CQC report identified that the Trust struggles to meet the 18 week referral to treatment target in some specialities, as well as the target of a maximum four hour wait for treatment in Accident and Emergency. In two of the five fields which contribute to the Trust’s overall rating, it has gone backwards.

Responding to the findings, Graham Stuart MP said,

“The report by the CQC shows that key elements of the performance of the Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals Trust need to improve – and improve quickly. The doctors and nurses who serve our area do so with the utmost dedication, but there are clearly things which can be done better to meet patients’ needs.”

“I have arranged to meet the Trust’s Chief Executive, Chris Long, to discuss the report’s findings. It’s important to evaluate the senior leadership’s plans to turn performance around and offer the best possible service to everyone in Hull and the East Riding.”

“I will also be speaking to health unions to learn about staff perspectives on what is happening in our hospitals and how resources can be deployed most effectively.”

“A key issue raised in the CQC report is the progress that has been made in improving the culture of the Trust, so that the high incidence of bullying and harassment that was identified in 2014 can be addressed.”

“At a time when the spotlight is on lifting performance, it’s vital that people can raise their ideas and concerns in a supportive environment rather than one where they are ignored or silenced. I will focus on this issue in my talks with health officials and unions in the weeks ahead.”