Patient safety concerns over Birmingham hospital probe

Patient safety concerns over Birmingham hospital probe An NHS England investigation into claims of a toxic culture at a hospital trust has been described as lacking transparency and undermining trust.

The Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman also said there were "very serious" patient safety issues at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB).

Criticism is contained in letters seen by the BBC between the ombudsman, the trust and NHS England.

The trust said it had told the ombudsman it took concerns seriously. BBC News

See also:

• University Hospitals Birmingham bullying allegations inquiry findings held up, triggering 'veto' fears Birmingham Live
• Scandal-hit hospital condemned for blocking watchdog from inquiry into patient deaths The Independent