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Deadly Hospitals Revealed: A 'Smoke Alarm' for the NHS
10 Apr
Summary
- Several NHS trusts recorded over 30% higher patient deaths than expected.
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals saw deaths 31.9% above expected levels.
- The NHS stresses these figures are a 'smoke alarm' needing investigation.
Recent data released by NHS England highlights a concerning trend of higher-than-expected patient deaths across several hospital trusts. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust reported the highest figure, with deaths exceeding expected levels by 31.9%, totaling 2,355 deaths against an expectation of 1,785. Medway NHS Foundation Trust followed closely, with a 30% increase in deaths.
These trusts, along with others, have been flagged as 'smoke alarms' by the NHS, signaling a need for deeper scrutiny rather than an immediate judgment on care quality. Four of these trusts had previously appeared in similar reports, indicating a persistent issue in some areas of the healthcare system.
