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An independent Merseyside ambulance service, UCS Medical, has been slapped with an “inadequate” rating after a damning CQC inspection revealed serious flaws — from misrouted patients and broken infection controls to staff feeling ignored and under-resourced. Leadership gaps, unqualified hires, and a culture where concerns went unheard all contributed to the crisis. Yet, staff still earned praise for their compassion and patient-centered care. Now, UCS Medical says it’s transformed its leadership, governance, and operations — and is ready to prove it’s fixed what was broken — awaiting the CQC’s next move.

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