We are firmly on an improvement pathway. NHS England has recognised the progress we have made and removed us from the National Recovery Support Programme (formerly known as Special Measures) earlier this year. We were placed in special measures in 2020 following concerns relating to culture, leadership and governance. A 2020 CQC inspection highlighted a number of significant concerns and significant progress has been made in addressing CQC conditions, with only two remaining open.
Both are expected to close by the end of the financial year. These improvements underscore our commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality and safety and reflect the hard work of our people. However, we recognise there is much more still to do and we continue to work closely with NHS England. We have also taken a number of actions to drive culture change and improve the wellbeing of our people which is demonstrated through improvements in our staff survey results and retention data.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving positive change, enhancing patient care, and fostering a culture of wellbeing and quality at EEAST.
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