31 July 2019
During a routine inspection
We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at The Wimpole Street Clinic for Women Ltd as part of our inspection programme under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. This inspection was planned to check whether service was meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
The Wimpole Street Clinic for Women Ltd is an independent health service based in Westminster, where gynaecology consultations for woman aged 18 years and above took place.’
Our key findings were :
- Systems were in place to keep patients safe and safeguarded from abuse.
- There were systems to keep the provider up to date with evidence based practice.
- Medicines were managed and monitored in a way that kept patients safe.
- There was a programme of quality improvement activities.
- All members of staff were up-to-date with training relevant to their role.
- There were comprehensive risk assessments to mitigate current and future risks.
- Systems were in place to protect the personal information of patients.
- Policies and procedures were in place to govern activity.
Dr Rosie Benneyworth BM BS BMedSci MRCGP
Chief Inspector of Primary Medical Services and Integrated Care