Hunt unveils hospital rescue plans

More hospitals in England are likely to be put in special measures, the health secretary has said as he unveiled the rescue plan for failing trusts. Jeremy Hunt said the new inspection regime, which began its roll-out this week, would identify more trusts that needed turning around. His comments came as he set out what support was being given to the 11 trusts already put in special measures. Managers from top NHS hospitals are to be sent in to lend support. Bonus payments – from a pot totalling £5.5m – will be available to the successful trusts if standards are