This service is rated as Good overall.
The key questions are rated as:
Are services safe? – Good
Are services effective? – Good
Are services caring? – Good
Are services responsive? – Good
Are services well-led? – Good
We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at on 27 March 2019 as part of our inspection programme.
At this inspection we found:
- The service had good systems to manage risk so that safety incidents were less likely to happen. When they did happen, the service learned from them and improved their processes.
- The service routinely reviewed the effectiveness and appropriateness of the care it provided. It ensured that care and treatment was delivered according to evidence- based guidelines.
- Staff involved and treated people with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
- Patients were able to access care and treatment from the service within an appropriate timescale for their needs.
- There was a strong focus on continuous learning and improvement at all levels of the organisation
The areas where the provider should make improvements are:
- Retain records related to staff induction for all staff.
- Have oversight of risk management activities undertaken by third parties.
- Advertise translation services.
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Include contact details of the organisations patients can escalate
complaints to in complaint response letters
- Following guidance and best practice for the management of sharps waste
- Include contact details for all staff in the service’s business continuity plan.
Dr Rosie Benneyworth BM BS BMedSci MRCGP
Chief Inspector of Primary Medical Services and Integrated Care