Signature Clinic Manchester rated inadequate following CQC inspection

Signature Clinic Manchester, based in Rochdale, has declined from good to inadequate overall following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in July.

The independent hospital, run by Signature Medical Limited offers a range of cosmetic surgery to self-funding people aged 18 years and over.

This unannounced inspection was carried out after receiving concerns about the standard of care being provided.

Due to safety concerns being identified at the inspection, CQC served the provider with two warning notices to focus their attention on making improvements around safe care and treatment, and good governance. CQC will continue to monitor the clinic and return to carry out another inspection to ensure people are receiving safe care.

As well as dropping from good to inadequate overall, the clinic has also dropped from good to inadequate for being safe, effective and well-led. Being responsive has declined from good to requires improvement and caring has been re-rated as good.