NHS straining at the seams year before 70th birthday, finds regulator

CQC calls for modernisation, saying quality of care maintained because of dedicated staff but future quality is precarious

The NHS is in danger of a sharp decline in its services around its 70th birthday next year, with the risk of the quality of care becoming precarious, the health service’s regulator has warned.

The Care Quality Commission said staff shortages, rising demand and increasing numbers of patients with preventable illnesses meant services were straining at the seams.

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