England's health and social care watchdog is "not fit for purpose", Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said, pledging immediate action to restore public confidence.Mr Streeting was reacting to an independent review into the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the body that monitors and inspects all health and adult social care providers to ensure safety and quality standards.It identified "significant internal failings" affecting its ability to identify poor performance at hospitals, care homes and G

England's health and social care watchdog is "not fit for purpose", Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said, pledging immediate action to restore public confidence.Mr Streeting was reacting to an independent review into the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the body that monitors and inspects all health and adult social care providers to ensure safety and quality standards.It identified "significant internal failings" affecting its ability to identify poor performance at hospitals, care homes and GP practices.