Under fire CQC 'not part of routine inspection process on the Isle of Man' says DHSC

The CQC in England covers around 90,000 different services

The body responsible for inspecting NHS Hospitals, GP surgeries and Care Homes in England has been described as unfit for purpose by UK Health Secretary, Wes Streeting.

It follows an independent review which found external inspectors from the CQC lacked experience, and in some cases had never set foot in a care home or met a patient with dementia.

The CQC was the body invited by the Department of Health and Social Care to undertake baseline assessments of its services, based on a pre-agreed criteria, which - according to the Department differed from that in the UK.

The DHSC told Manx Radio it is currently reviewing legislation to broaden the areas where it can undertake direct regulation and inspection of services. To support and achieve this aim they will continue to work with a number of regulators - including the CQC - and other small jurisdictions.

The CQC in England covers around 90,000 different services. The UK Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, says he's been stunned by the extent of the failings of the institution that is supposed to identify and act on failings.

Mr Streeting has ordered a rapid review of the CQC and told the BBC he would take CQC ratings today with a pinch of salt.