People who used the service understood the care and treatment choices available to them. One patient told us, "we are looked after well". Another said, "we get referred [to a specialist] if needed. Test results come back quickly. I have moved all my family here". We spoke with four patients and two relatives whose elderly family members had appointments with the GPs. All of those we spoke with were complimentary about the practice. One patient told us, "there is no them and us. They are easy to talk to. I have had more care here in the three months I have been registered than I have had in the past 20 years". Patients told us they had continuity of care as they could book to see the GP they preferred. All of the patients we spoke with told us the appointment system was satisfactory. They also told us they were kept informed and were referred on if necessary. One patient told us, "I am given time to see the GP and don't feel rushed". Patients also told us they were aware of the treatment they required and why it was necessary.
Staff were able to demonstrate they had a knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures and they knew what to do if they had any concerns.
The practice had recruitment procedures in place, and we found that staff had been appropriately vetted before starting work.
The practice had a number of systems in place to monitor the quality of the service provided, including facilitating a patient participation group.