On Thursday 4th August, it was announced that, following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection which took place in March 2016, West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds has received an overall ‘good’ rating. What is more, the hospital received an ‘outstanding’ rating for their care provision. Responding to the report, Jo Churchill MP has strongly welcomed this announcement, hailing it a step forward for Suffolk and the Eastern region.
Commenting on the news, Jo Churchill MP said: “Having spoken with Professor Stephen Dunn just this morning, this announcement is absolutely fantastic news for Stephen, all the excellent staff at West Suffolk Hospital and importantly, the patients.
The achievement of an ‘outstanding’ provision of care is testimony to the dedication and hard work of everyone at the hospital.
Furthermore, this rating is great news for Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and East Anglia, with West Suffolk Hospital receiving the best rating in the region; driving up standards across the East of England.”
West Suffolk Hospital overview and CQC report http://www.cqc.org.uk/location/RGR50