Information for patients and the public
The Healthcare Commission is the independent watchdog for healthcare in England. We promote continuous improvement in the services provided by the NHS and independent healthcare organisations.
This section is for patients, carers, service users and the public. Here you can view information about how well your local services are performing and other highlights from our assessments.
Information for healthcare providers
This section is for healthcare professionals, clinicians, managers and commissioners of services. It contains detailed information about the performance of NHS and independent healthcare organisations.
In addition to the wide range of data that informs our assessments,
you'll find information about our investigations, reviews and inspections.
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Healthcare watchdog highlights best and worst NHS hospital care for people with acute mental health problems
Largest ever review of acute inpatient mental health services highlights areas for action and shows all have room to improve
23 July 2008
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Watchdogs find public health services improving but new report warns of slow progress on reducing alcohol misuse and obesity
Two independent watchdogs are today (Wednesday) calling for a renewed drive to improve public health services after analysing the success of policies over the past decade.
16 July 2008
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Healthcare watchdog urges NHS to seize opportunity to improve maternity services as it published national report
10 July 2008
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