This service is rated as
Good
overall. (The service was previously inspected in June 2018, when it was meeting the then current standard)
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 DocTap Headquarters as part of our inspection programme.
The service provided access to private GP services from one location and seven branches across London.
A director is the registered manager. A registered manager is a person who is registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. Like registered providers, they are ‘registered persons’. Registered persons have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the service is run.
Our key findings were:
- The service monitored and reviewed activity. This helped it to understand risks and gave a clear, accurate and current picture that led to safety improvements.
- We saw no evidence of discrimination when making care and treatment decisions.
- The service gave patients timely support and information.
- The provider understood the needs of their patients and improved services in response to those needs. Waiting times, delays and cancellations were minimal and managed appropriately.
- The service focused on the needs of patients.
Dr Sean O’Kelly BSc MB ChB MSc DCH FRCA
Chief Inspector of Hospitals and Interim Chief Inspector of Primary Medical Services