Leadership at Calderdale and Huddersfield's health trust has been rated as good and with a particular note around it being a good place to work.

The district's NHS Foundation Trust is in charge of acute and community-based services, with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) carrying out inspections in March.

It has now been rated as good in all areas, with a focus noted on addressing health inequalities and waiting times.

Christ Storton, CQC deputy director of operations in the north-east said surveys of staff and community care had shown good results.

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"Leaders were inclusive, compassionate and focused on learning and continuous improvement," he said.

The CQC's full report is to be published in coming days. It outlines a series of findings from on-site visits and an observation of the trust’s board and quality committee meetings.

Inspectors found leaders had "realistic" strategies to addressing challenges, with staff proud to work here and with a culture where they felt free to raise concerns.

Mr Storton said: “We found the trust’s board and leadership team had an appropriate mix of skills and experience who worked with honesty, integrity and openness.

“Staff and trust partners spoke highly of leaders and the recent staff survey results showed the trust was the most improved acute trust in the country," he added.

“Leaders and staff should be pleased with the positive findings in our reports, and we look forward to seeing their continued progress."