TV doctor’s clinic achieves top rating from health regulator after scrutiny | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStorm NewtonThursday 26 February 2026 01:30 GMTThe CQC’s assessment found the clinic "committed to supporting women with care that met their needs" (ITV)Dr Louise Newson's private clinic, Newson Health Ltd, has been rated "outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following a recent inspection.The inspection was initiated due to concerns raised in a BBC Panorama documentary 18 months ago regarding the clinic's prescription of potentially high doses of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).The CQC rated the Stratford-upon-Avon clinic as “outstanding” and found the service was "performing exceptionally well", noting its commitment to supporting women with care that met their needs and improved their quality of life.This new rating marks an upgrade from the clinic's previous "good" rating in 2019, with the CQC praising its strong leadership and dedicated staff.Dr Newson expressed pride in the recognition, stating it independently confirms the clinic's clinically grounded, robustly governed and patient-first approach.In fullHow TV doctor’s clinic bounced back after hormone replacement therapy controversyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in