We carried out a review of the data available to us about Dr Umadevi Parameswaran 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 Dr Umadevi Parameswaran, you can give feedback on this service.
We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at Dr Umadevi Parameswaran / Ashburton Park Medical Practice on 15 December 2016. Overall the practice is rated as good.
Our key findings across all the areas we inspected were as follows:
There were areas of practice where the provider should make improvements:
Review practice procedures to ensure all patients with learning disability are regularly reviewed.
Chief Inspector of General Practice
People we spoke with told us practice staff discussed their care and treatment options with them. We looked at the records of people using the service and saw people had been involved in discussions about their care and treatment. We saw staff took prompt action when tests or further investigations were needed, such as referrals to the local hospital.
The provider had procedures in place for staff to report any concerns they had about the welfare and wellbeing of people using the service. Practice staff had received training in child protection and safeguarding of vulnerable adults. Medicines within the practice were kept safely and securely.
People told us the environment was clean and tidy. From our own observations the practice was clean and had been well maintained.
People were asked for their views and experiences about using the service and this had been used to make changes and improvements that people wanted. The provider also undertook regular audits to monitor and review the quality and safety of the service provided.