Health expert brands NHS regulator a 'basket case' - '£230 million has been sucked out of the frontline!'

Health writer and Commentator, Roy Lilley has branded the body responsible for regulating the NHS a "basket case" after Health Secretary Wes Street said that it was "not fit for purpose" earlier today.

A review found inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) lacked experience - some had never been into a hospital before, while some care home inspectors had never met a person with dementia.

Wes Streeting said he was “stunned” by the scale of the problems as he announced a set of emergency measures.

Speaking to GB News Lilley said: "There is about £230 million that has been sucked out of the frontline of healthcare, for what purpose?"

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