Letter from the Chief Inspector of General Practice
This practice is rated as Good overall. (Previous inspection, 7 May 2015 the overall rating was Good)
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
As part of our inspection process, we also look at the quality of care for specific population groups. The population groups are rated as:
Older People – Good
People with long-term conditions – Good
Families, children and young people – Good
Working age people (including those recently retired and students – Good
People whose circumstances may make them vulnerable – Good
People experiencing poor mental health (including people with dementia) - Good
At this inspection we found:
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The practice had clear systems to manage risk so that safety incidents were less likely to happen. When incidents did happen, the practice learned from them and improved their processes.
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The practice routinely reviewed the effectiveness and appropriateness of the care it provided. It ensured that care and treatment was delivered according to evidence- based guidelines.
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Staff involved and treated patients with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
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The practice organised and delivered services to meet patients’ needs. It took account of patient needs and preferences and tailored services in response to those needs.
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Patients found the appointment system easy to use and reported that they were able to access care when they needed it.
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Leaders had the experience, capacity and skills to deliver the practice strategy and address risks to it. They were knowledgeable about issues and priorities relating to the quality and future of services. They understood the challenges and were addressing them.
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There was a strong focus on continuous learning and improvement at all levels of the organisation.
Professor Steve Field (CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP)
Chief Inspector of General Practice