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Ruth Lancaster James Community Hospital

Alston Hospital, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX

(01434) 381218
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Type of service
Hospital, Rehabilitation (illness or injury), Urgent care service

Specialisms/services
Diagnostic and/or screening services, Services for everyone

Local Authority Area
Cumbria

These are the results of our most recent checks showing whether this care service is meeting each of the standards that the government says you have the right to expect.

We have not inspected this service yet

(Registered on 24 May 2011)

All standards found to be met following our assessment of declarations and evidence supplied by the service itself during registration Green Tick

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	All standards were being met when we inspected the service. If this service has not had a CQC inspection since it registered with us, our judgement may be based on our assessment of declarations and evidence supplied by the service.
	At least one standard in this area was not being met when we inspected the service and we required improvements.
	At least one standard in this area was not being met when we inspected the service and we have taken enforcement action.

What does a grey cross mean

At least one standard in this area was not being met when we inspected the service and we required improvements.

What happens next

The service will tell us how it is making improvements. Once we are happy that the improvements have been made, we will update our judgement to show a green tick. Other times, we may have to carry out a 'follow-up' inspection to check improvements.

How can I get more information

Our inspector's report will give you more information about why the service received a grey cross. You can also contact the service directly or visit its website for more details on any improvements it has made.

What does a red cross mean

At least one standard was not being met when we inspected the service and we took enforcement action.

What happens next

The type of enforcement action we take depends on the seriousness of our inspector's findings, and the service must make improvements before we update the judgement on our website.

How can I get more information

Our inspector's report will give you more information about why the service received a red cross. You can also contact the service directly or visit its website for more details on any improvements it has made.