One of the UK's largest NHS trusts is expected to come out of special measures thanks to the "dedication and skill" of staff, a report has said.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has changed the rating for Cambridge University Hospitals Trust from "inadequate" to "good".

It follows a visit by inspectors in September 2016.

The last major inspection in April 2015 exposed staffing problems and management failings.

The Trust, which runs Addenbrooke's and the Rosie Maternity Hospitals, admits about 55,000 patients a year and treats a further 65,000 in A&E.

It is the eastern region's main trauma centre and is renowned worldwide for its teaching, academic research and innovation.

Chief executive Roland Sinker said: "The recognition of the outstanding care our staff provide to our patients is a testament to their dedication and skill.

"We are on a journey and will learn from the findings of the report to make further improvements."

The latest inspection covered eight main areas including surgery, critical care and maternity services.

Each was rated regarding safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership.

Particular praise was singled out for the care administered by staff.

"There were a number of areas of outstanding practice and it was clear that staff and the trust leadership had worked hard to ensure improvement took place," the report found.

It said senior staff described being put in special measures as "a wake up call".

"The resulting improvements were evident in our inspection and in conversations we had with staff, who reported a more positive culture within the trust," it added.

Following September's inspection, the Chief Inspector of Hospitals, Prof Sir Mike Richards, said he was "recommending that Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is removed from special measures".

Earlier, it was reported the trust had come out of special measures but NHS Improvement is ultimately responsible for putting trusts in and out of special measures.

The CQC report marks a major turnaround for the trust after one of the most challenging periods in its 250-year history.

Source: BBC News