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Irlam Clinic

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

125 Liverpool Road, Irlam, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M44 6DP (0161) 775 0000

Provided and run by:
Dr Colin Ian Malcomson

All Inspections

6 July 2023

During a monthly review of our data

We carried out a review of the data available to us about Irlam Clinic on 6 July 2023. We have not found evidence that we need to carry out an inspection or reassess our rating at this stage.

This could change at any time if we receive new information. We will continue to monitor data about this service.

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31 October 2019

During an annual regulatory review

We reviewed the information available to us about Irlam Clinic on 31 October 2019. We did not find evidence of significant changes to the quality of service being provided since the last inspection. As a result, we decided not to inspect the surgery at this time. We will continue to monitor this information about this service throughout the year and may inspect the surgery when we see evidence of potential changes.

11/05/2018

During a routine inspection

This practice 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 Irlam Clinic on 11 May 2018 as part of our inspection programme.

At this inspection we found:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Staff involved and treated patients with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
  • Patients found the appointment system easy to use and reported that they were able to access care when they needed it.
  • 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:

  • The practice should keep a record of all pre-employment checks for staff members.
  • Clinical waste should not be stored in the staff kitchen.
  • Staff should ensure smart cards are removed when leaving computers unattended.

Professor Steve Field CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP
Chief Inspector of General Practice