Croydon University Hospital has been issued with a warning as its maternity services are downgraded.

The Care Quality Commission has rated maternity services at Croydon as requires improvement.

It says its focused inspection was carried out to follow up on concerns about long waiting times in maternity triage.

Poor communication from staff, and staff shortages particularly in medical cover, were also relayed.

The CQC has served the trust a warning notice due to concerns about a number of issues including triage, and leadership and governance.

Inspectors have downgraded the overall rating for maternity services at Croydon from good to requires improvement.

We’ve contacted Croydon University Hospital for comment.