National findings
As the Healthcare Commission publishes reports, you will be able to download free copies, in PDF format, from this section of the site. You can also access previous national reports and ratings that were published by the Commission for Health Improvement, the Audit Commission and the National Care Standards Commission.
Publications
Major reports and documents published by the Healthcare Commission. Listed in chronological order with the latest publication at the top of the list.
Improvement reviews
Details of the improvement reviews we are currently undertaking.
National themed reports
Information about different healthcare sectors and different aspects of the Healthcare Commission’s work programme.
Surveys
On this section of the site you can read about the Healthcare Commission’s national surveys.
Rates of survival from heart surgery
Find out about rates of survival from heart surgery at different surgical units across Great Britain.
Heart surgery website (opens new window)
Healthcare associated infection
Information about the Healthcare Commission's work around healthcare associated infection.
Work around healthcare associated infection
State of healthcare reports
The Healthcare Commission must present annually to Parliament, a report on "the provision of healthcare by or for NHS bodies".
NHS performance ratings
Information about performance ratings
Acute hospital portfolio
Information about the acute hospital portfolio.
Complaints about the NHS and independent health service that have not been successfully resolved at a local level, are the responsibility of the Healthcare Commission.
Most reports on this site are PDF files, to view any PDF file you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.