The regulator of older care homes and NHS trusts, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has criticized two NHS trusts as they have failed to meet the meet basic standards of care for the elderly. The latest report of CQC has shown concerns about Whiston Hospital, part of the St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in South Yorkshire.

These reports have revealed that elderly people were not properly fed and were not provided with safe drinking water at Whiston Hospital. At some wards of the hospital, patients were found sitting on the bed for eating meals and some elderly people even had to skip their meals.

The review of these two trusts was a part of the England-wide review of Care Quality Commission, for older people in 100 hospitals.

Keeping in view the falling standards of NHS trusts and care homes, CQC has already introduced measures to meet with the nutritional needs of patients. The CQC said that its staff is committed to ensure that patients receive the highest standard of care and an excellent experience at the hospitals.