CQC children’s survey finds good care but highlights inequalities

While the “vast majority” of children who stayed in hospital overnight or were seen as a day patient were satisfied with the care they received, hospital stays are failing children with learning disabilities and mental health needs,  a major new report by the CQC revealed. In total, almost 19,000 children and young people took part in the survey.  Most were happy with the care they received, felt staff did everything possible to control their pain and they understood the information given to them about their hospital visit. However, children with learning disabilities, or mental health needs reported poorer experiences of