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NHS trusts are getting better \u2013 that\u2019s the view of the Care Quality Commission, at least, which now rates only a single organisation as \u201cinadequate\u201d, and two-thirds as \u201cgood\u201d or \u201coutstanding\u201d, a big shift from five years ago.

But how does it square with the terrible state of elective and emergency care waiting times, along with pandemic pressures?

We focus on three trusts very recently taken out of special measures and discuss why the CQC wants to see the best leaders taking jobs at the most challenging trusts.

Also, this week we discuss the potential creation of \xa32bn group of Liverpool hospitals and the pros and cons this can bring for trusts and patients.