Patients told us that they had received a thorough consultation and diagnosis and felt well cared for by the staff and the doctor's. Some patients told us that they had been referred to a specialist's after consultations with their doctor and all confirmed that the doctors had fully explained the reasons for such referrals. One patient told us: 'I had to be referred to a specialist. It was a very efficient process'.Reviews of patients medicines were carried out annually or earlier according to patient need. One doctor we spoke with told us and we saw that medicine reviews were flagged on the system so they were able to carry out reviews where possible during usual consultations. From a review of patient notes we saw that review dates were clearly shown on the system enabling GPs to prescribe appropriately. This meant that medicines were prescribed and given to patients appropriately.
All consultations and treatment took place on the ground floor. There was level access to the main entrance and the corridors and waiting areas were wide enough for wheel chair access. The layout of the premises gave easy access and exit. The inside of the premises was light and well ventilated which promoted patients' comfort and wellbeing.
All clinical staff were required to provide evidence of their professional qualifications and registration. We saw that the GPs were on the Performer's List, which aims to provide further reassurance to members of the public that GPs practicing in the NHS are suitably qualified, have kept up to date with their training and have had the relevant checks. All nursing staff were registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and copies of up to date registrations were held in their personnel files.