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Markham Associates

161 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7UY (0118) 950 2275

Provided and run by:
Markham Associates (Reading) Limited

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Assessment report published 7 July 2026

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Well-led

Regulations met

23 June 2026

We found this practice was providing well-led care in accordance with the relevant regulations and had taken into consideration appropriate guidance.

The provider had made improvements in relation to the regulatory breach we found at our inspection on 18 March 2026.

Find out what we look at when we assess this area in our information about our new Single assessment framework.

Shared direction and culture

3

The judgement for Shared direction and culture is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Well-led key question.

Capable, compassionate and inclusive leaders

3

The judgement for Capable, compassionate and inclusive leaders is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Well-led key question.

Freedom to speak up

3

The judgement for Freedom to speak up is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Well-led key question.

Workforce equality, diversity and inclusion

3

The judgement for Workforce equality, diversity and inclusion is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Well-led key question.

Governance, management and sustainability

Regulations met

At the inspection on 15 June 2026, we found the practice had made the following improvements to comply with Regulation 17 good governance:

The practice had taken action to address the issues identified at the previous inspection and improve the oversight and leadership at the practice. Effective systems and processes had been implemented within the practice.

The practice had reviewed their governance system that included policies and procedures, to ensure these were reviewed on a regular basis.

Improvements had been made to the processes in place for identifying and managing risks effectively, specifically in relation to Closed circuit television (CCTV), medical emergency equipment, storage of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), and staff recruitment and training.

The practice had improved the systems and processes for learning, quality assurance and continuous improvement. Action had been taken to improve the auditing process and ensured audits were completed according to recognised guidance, with learning points documented.

Partnerships and communities

3

The judgement for Partnerships and communities is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Well-led key question.

Learning, improvement and innovation

Regulations met

The judgement for Learning, improvement and innovation is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Well-led key question.