Staff praised as two Trust wards are rated ‘good’ by inspectors
Staff at two inpatient wards run by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust have been praised after retaining their “good” ratings by the Care Quality Commission.
Inspectors from the CQC made unannounced visits to the Trust’s specialist adult eating disorder ward S3, and the Hollies - an inpatient unit for those with learning disabilities - towards the end of last year.
Inspectors have now published their findings and rated both wards as good, mirroring the assessments given to the services in their previous inspections.
Sharon Johnson, Associate Director of Nursing and Quality for CPFT’s adult and specialist mental health directorate, said: “Everyone is delighted for the staff at S3 and the Hollies. For both wards to have achieved good ratings again is a testament to their hard work and dedication.
“We must also thank our patients because their feedback to the inspectors is vital and help our teams to continue to provide care which is effective, safe and responsive.”
Inspectors from the CQC made an unannounced visit to the Hollies Ward, which is based within the Cavell Centre, Peterborough, in November.
During the visit, inspectors spoke to one service-user who said they were given clear information about their treatment throughout their admission and felt “involved in decisions about their care”, while carers described staff as “helpful and supportive”.
In declaring Hollies (pictured above are some of the team) as good the CQC report said: “Throughout the inspection we saw positive interactions between staff and people.”
In December, CQC inspectors undertook an unannounced visit to S3 which is run by CPFT staff and based within Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge.
The team (pictured below) provides intensive support for patients over the age of 18 who have been diagnosed an eating disorder.
During the inspection, the CQC representatives spoke to patients and carers, observed staff and patient interactions, reviewed care records, and examined policies and procedures.
In their report, the inspectors noted how much carers value the role played by the ward’s family ambassador.
CPFT provides community physical health services for older people and adults with long-term conditions, mental health services, children’s community services in Peterborough, and learning disability services.
The Trust is also renowned for its research and development work and, in June 2025, was awarded teaching hospital partner status by the University of Cambridge.
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