HEALTH trusts in the area are failing to meet Government targets, according to a report.

The annual health check by the Healthcare Commission watchdog also found that, while Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, was providing the best quality of service amongst the trusts, its use of resources was weak.

Last year the hospital overspent by £3.1m.

And it was also found to be failing to meet targets on reducing MRSA infections and test waiting times.

Chief Executive David Robson said: “We have been scored weak for our management of resources because we have failed to achieve a break even position financially.

“We continue to make every effort to reduce our deficit at the Trust and are working with our PCT colleagues, particularly through A Picture of Health programme, and the Strategic Health Authority to move towards a sounder financial position.”

The health check measures how trusts are performing on issues such as safety and the standard of the environment where care is provided.

Greenwich PCT was judged to provide fair quality of resources and a good use of resources.

However, it was also marked down for not hitting targets such as improving access to doctors.

Chief Executive Jane Schofield said she was still concerned over a low uptake of the measles vaccine in the borough.

Lewisham PCT’s services and finances were scored as fair by the commission but it is also failing to meet targets.

The commission also said the PCT’s patients were waiting too long in A&E and not enough people were able to see a GP within 48 hours.

Chief executive Gill Galliano said: “We are determined to build on the success we have had and make improvements in the areas required.“

Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust was also judged as fair in both categories but it was criticised for failing to meet waiting targets for A&E waiting times and maternity services.

Chief executive Tim Higginson said the targets were now being met.