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The Village Practice

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

115 Isledon Road, London, N7 7JJ (020) 7700 6464

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The Village Practice

All Inspections

6 July 2023

During a monthly review of our data

We carried out a review of the data available to us about The Village 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 The Village Practice, you can give feedback on this service.

16 July 2019

During an annual regulatory review

We reviewed the information available to us about The Village Practice on 16 July 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.

8 September 2016

During a routine inspection

Letter from the Chief Inspector of General Practice

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at The Village Practice on 8 September 2016. Overall the practice is rated as good.

Our key findings across all the areas we inspected were as follows:

  • There was an open and transparent approach to safety and an effective system in place for reporting and recording significant events.
  • Risks to patients were assessed and well managed.
  • Staff assessed patients’ needs and delivered care in line with current evidence based guidance. Staff had been trained to provide them with the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver effective care and treatment.
  • The practice had not undertaken an infection control audit and we noted that the need to conduct regular audits was not mentioned in its infection control protocol. Shortly after our inspection, we were sent confirming evidence that an infection control audit had taken place and that the protocol had been amended to include reference to the need to undertake regular annual infection control audits.
  • Patients said they were treated with compassion, dignity and respect and they were involved in their care and decisions about their treatment.
  • Information about services and how to complain was available and easy to understand. Improvements were made to the quality of care as a result of complaints and concerns.
  • Patients said they found it easy to make an appointment with a named GP and there was continuity of care, with urgent appointments available the same day.
  • The practice had facilities that were equipped to treat patients and meet their needs.
  • There was a clear leadership structure and staff felt supported by management. The practice proactively sought feedback from staff and patients, which it acted on.
  • The provider was aware of and complied with the requirements of the duty of candour.

The areas where the provider should make improvement are

  • Ensure prescription pad numbers are logged to ensure that security is maintained and that there is an audit trail.

  • Ensure all Patient Group Directions (PGDs) which allow practice nurses to legally administer medicines are personalised with the practice information.

  • Undertake staff appraisals.

Professor Steve Field CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP

Chief Inspector of General Practice