We carried out a review of the data available to us about Genesis Care, Nottingham 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.
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This was the first rated inspection for Genesis Care Nottingham. At the time of our inspection the main service provided was radiotherapy.
Nottingham Genesis Care site is a purpose built, single storey facility shared between Genesis Care and the host independent hospital and opened in July 2012.
Radiotherapy is delivered by Genesis Care UK, working to the standards developed for the existing Genesis Care UK (GCUK) services. The host hospital provides chemotherapy services within their own management and control. The waiting areas, consulting rooms and staff facilities was shared between the two organisations.
Services and equipment provided at Nottingham site was:
The Radiotherapy service delivers external beam treatments including intensity modulated (IMRT) assisted by image guided (IGRT), surface guided (SGRT) and deep breath hold (DIBH) radiotherapy to accurately treat various types of cancers including prostate, breast and some benign conditions of the hands and feet. All patients were seen for out-patient treatments. Patients are referred from oncologists working in the surrounding hospitals and on site at the host hospital. The referring consultants use the consultation room to see new and follow up patients, and for treatment review clinics, both for chemotherapy and radiotherapy patients.
Genesis Care Nottingham has had a registered manager in post since 2012.
The centre was registered to provide the following regulated activities:
Patients told us they received full information about the proposed treatment before they were asked to give their consent. This meant their consent was informed. One patient told us, "I felt quite well informed before I started the treatment, I had lots of leaflets and I had to sign the consent form before treatment began."
Patients were protected against the risk of receiving unsafe treatment as their care was planned and responsive to their needs.
We found the equipment at the centre was safe for use, checked and serviced at the correct intervals and complied with legal requirements.
The staff were supported to provide care and treatment to high professional standards. One patient said, "The staff are very competent, they are professional, helpful and responsive."
Patients were asked for their views and these were acted upon with a view to improving the service and the patient experience. The systems in place to identify, assess and manage risks were effective and protected patients from the risks associated with unsafe treatment.