Next week is the final part of our current CQC 2018 Well Led inspection, which has felt like a longer process this time but which reflects the new style of process and inspection for all Hospital and Community Trusts and services.

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the inspection team will be with us again, focussing on interviews with the Board, Governors and senior clinical staff. However, we also know that they  plan to visit some  of our clinical areas though they haven’t told us which or when they will visit.

So, for the last time during this round of inspections, can I thank you for all your hard work  and, if they call in your area, be ready to give them a good account of everything your team is doing well.

It is very early days in terms of feedback and the overall formal CQC rating won’t be known for some time, but they have let us know they have been impressed with the friendliness of the welcomes they are receiving and have enjoyed listening to CHFT staff talking with pride about all the good work underway for our patients and their families.

So, for the last time, can I offer a very big thank-you for all your support and for rising to the  extra challenges of the last few weeks.