East London NHS Foundation Trust rated outstanding by health watchdog

East London NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services in the grounds of the Homerton Hospital. Photograph: David Holt

East London NHS Foundation Trust staff in Hackney were given an extra day’s annual leave to celebrate being rated outstanding by regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

The Trust, which provides mental health services at facilities based in the grounds of Homerton Hospital, also provides services in other areas outside of Hackney, including Luton.

The CQC inspection team carried out an extensive two week assessment in June.

They visited 86 services and talked to over 300 patients, 52 carers and over 700 staff.

Areas they examined included care, compassion and to what extent patients’ personal choices were respected.

The hospital trust’s chief executive Dr Navina Evans said she was thrilled with the result.

She added: “I am so proud of our staff and I am absolutely delighted that their passion and talents have been recognised by this fantastic achievement.

“We have worked very hard to ensure we provide a high standard of care and we continuously review what we do to learn to do it better. We have a long way to go and this will spur us on.

“I want to thank every single member of staff who has played a part in helping the Trust to become one of the best mental health and community trusts in the country.”