11 June 2013
During a routine inspection
A large number of leaflets were available in the waiting area which provided information about various health conditions, support networks for people with chronic health conditions and loved ones who helped care for them, and additional medical services available in the local area.
We spoke with two people who used the service. Both told us that it was easy to get appointments and that they felt treated with respect by all staff. People felt the appointment system needed to improve, and this was being addressed by the provider at the time of our visit. The provider demonstrated a good system for managing concerns raised by people who use the service.
There were suitable safeguarding arrangements in place at the service, which ensured that children and vulnerable adults were protected from abuse.