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Paddock and Longwood Family Practice

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

Speedwell Surgery, 1 Speedwell Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 4TS (01484) 531786

Provided and run by:
Paddock and Longwood Family Practice Limited

Important: The provider of this service changed - see old profile

All Inspections

6 July 2023

During a monthly review of our data

We carried out a review of the data available to us about Paddock and Longwood Family Practice 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.

If you have concerns about Paddock and Longwood Family Practice, you can give feedback on this service.

10 August 2022

During a routine inspection

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at Paddock and Longwood Family Practice on 9 and 10 August 2022. Overall, the practice is rated as good.

Safe - good

Effective - good

Caring - good

Responsive – good

Well-led - good

Why we carried out this inspection

This announced comprehensive inspection was carried out following changes to the provider registration and legal entity of the practice. This was the first inspection since this change.

How we carried out the inspection/review

This inspection was carried out in a way which enabled us to spend a minimum amount of time on site.

This included

  • Conducting staff interviews using video conferencing.
  • Completing clinical searches on the practice’s patient records system (this was with consent from the provider and in line with all data protection and information governance requirements).
  • Reviewing patient records to identify issues and clarify actions taken by the provider.
  • Requesting evidence from the provider.
  • Reviewing staff questionnaires.
  • A short site visit.

Our findings

We based our judgement of the quality of care at this service on a combination of:

  • what we found when we inspected
  • information from our ongoing monitoring of data about services and
  • information from the provider, patients, the public and other organisations.

We found that:

  • The practice provided care in a way that kept patients safe and protected them from avoidable harm.
  • Patients received effective care and treatment that met their needs.
  • Staff dealt with patients with kindness and respect and involved them in decisions about their care.
  • Patients could access care and treatment in a timely way.
  • The way the practice was led and managed promoted the delivery of high-quality, person-centre care.

Whilst we found no breaches of regulations, the provider should:

  • Take action to review that the vaccination status for all staff is maintained relevant to their role in line with guidance.
  • Continue to monitor and improve prescribing outcomes, childhood immunisations and cervical screening uptake.

Details of our findings and the evidence supporting our ratings are set out in the evidence tables.

Dr Sean O’Kelly BSc MB ChB MSc DCH FRCA

Chief Inspector of Hospitals and Interim Chief Inspector of Primary Medical Services