Julian Hartley辞去CQC的职务, 负责利兹产妇调查的利益冲突问题。 Julian Hartley resigns as CQC head over conflict of interest in Leeds maternity inquiry.

Julian Hartley爵士在Leeds 教学医院NHS信托基金对产妇护理进行的独立调查中辞去护理质量委员会首席执行官的职务,他曾在那里领导了十年。 Sir Julian Hartley has stepped down as chief executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) amid an independent inquiry into maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where he previously led for a decade. 他表示担心,他过去的作用可能损害公众对中央质量控制委员会对至少56名可预防的婴儿和两名产妇死亡的调查的信任。 He cited concerns that his past role could undermine public trust in the CQC’s investigation into at least 56 preventable baby and two maternal deaths. 卫生部长Wes Streeting证实,调查正在进行中,正在召集一个小组,尽管高级助产士Donna Ockenden由于其他承诺不能领导调查。 Health Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed the inquiry is underway, with a panel being assembled, though senior midwife Donna Ockenden cannot lead it due to other commitments. 该调查是政府更广泛努力的一部分,包括Amos男爵夫人的快速审查,以改善英格兰各地的产妇服务。 The probe is part of wider government efforts, including a rapid review by Baroness Amos, to improve maternity services across England. Arun Chopra博士将担任临时首席执行官,同时寻求永久替换。 Dr Arun Chopra will serve as interim chief executive while a permanent replacement is sought.