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Hospital Faces Unannounced Inspection Over Safety Fears
15 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Health watchdog conducted an unannounced inspection of hospital services.
- Concerns about risks to patient safety prompted the inspection.
- The inspection covered urgent and emergency services at the hospital.
Urgent and emergency services at Doncaster Royal Infirmary are under scrutiny following an unannounced inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The health watchdog's visit on December 8 and 9 was prompted by concerns regarding risks to patient safety.
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which operates the infirmary, stated that such inspections are a normal part of maintaining a safe healthcare environment. The trust expressed openness to regulatory visits, whether announced or unannounced.
Findings from the CQC's snap inspection are anticipated in a forthcoming report. This proactive measure by the health watchdog underscores the commitment to ensuring high standards of care within the NHS.
