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Surgery Concerns at Salisbury Hospital
30 Jul
Summary
- Inspectors raised concerns about surgery safety.
- Hospital rated 'requires improvement' for surgical services.
- Concerns raised over safety of some medical instruments.
Salisbury District Hospital has been directed to develop an action plan following critical findings by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regarding its surgical services. The inspection, which occurred in September 2025, resulted in the surgical department receiving a rating of "requires improvement." Inspectors expressed uncertainty about the safety of certain medical instruments used within the department.
However, the hospital, which is part of the Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, also received positive feedback from patients concerning other aspects of its care. In response to the CQC's findings, the trust has committed to taking immediate action and implementing further improvements to ensure patient care remains safe, effective, and compassionate.
