CQC report 'didn't come as a surprise' says Health Minister

The Island's Health Minister says a damning report into Noble's Emergency Department 'didn't come as a surprise'.

The Care Quality Commission published its pilot report last week, after spending four days at Noble's in June.

Ultimately - in four of five areas, the CQC found the service was not meeting expectations.

Bullying, blame culture, low training levels and 'insufficient numbers to ensure safe care" were just some of the problems highlighted.

Speaking to Lawrie Hooper, he said the report confirms what his department is already aware of - but is still concerning: