Updated 22 May 2025
We carried out this focused inspection at The London Welbeck Hospital on 2 July 2025 to follow up on concerns previously identified during our inspection in October 2024, which resulted in a Warning Notice being issued under Regulations 12 and 17. This inspection specifically reviewed whether improvements had been made in key areas relating to infection prevention and control, medicines management, and governance. We found that the provider had taken action to address the concerns, with evidence of strengthened leadership oversight, revised clinical protocols, and the introduction of regular audits. While some areas still require embedding and ongoing monitoring, such as routine controlled drug checks and full implementation of surgical safety policies, overall, risks identified in the Warning Notice have been mitigated. On this basis, we have lifted the Warning Notice.