Judge tells CQC to reconsider inspection report and rating due to “real possibility” of bias
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In a recent case the judge ordered the CQC to reconsider an inspection report and rating due to the apparent bias of an inspector. This shows a way to challenge inspection reports, ratings and enforcement action against care homes, even though the case involved private hospitals.
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Kirill Bingham
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Bridget Sanger
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