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Cheetham Hill Primary Care Centre

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

244 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 8UP (0161) 277 6939

Provided and run by:
Cheetham Hill Primary Care Centre

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

Date of Assessment: 13 May 2006 to 18 May 2026.

Cheetham Hill Primary Care Centre is a GP practice and delivers service to 20,357 under a contract held with NHS England. According to the latest available data, the ethnic make-up of the service area is approximately 37.6% White, 39.1% Asian, 11.7% Black, 4.6% mixed and 7.0% other non-White ethnic groups. Information published by Office for Health Improvement and Disparities shows that deprivation within the practice population group is in the 1st decile (1 of 10). The lower the decile, the more deprived the practice population is relative to others. This assessment considered the demographics of the people using the service, the context the service was working within and how this impacted service delivery. Where relevant, further commentary is provided in the quality statements section of this report.

Safe: The service had a good learning culture and people could raise concerns. Managers investigated incidents thoroughly. People were protected and kept safe. Staff understood and managed risks. The facilities and equipment met the needs of people, were clean and well-maintained and any risks mitigated. There were enough staff with the right skills, qualifications and experience. Managers made sure staff received training and regular appraisals to maintain high-quality care. Staff managed medicines well and involved people in planning any changes.

Effective: People were involved in assessments of their needs. Staff reviewed assessments taking account of people’s communication, personal and health needs. Care was based on latest evidence and good practice. Staff worked with all agencies involved in people’s care for the best outcomes and smooth transitions when moving services. Staff made sure people understood their care and treatment to enable them to give informed consent. Staff involved those important to people took decisions in people’s best interests where they did not have capacity.

Caring: People were treated with kindness and compassion. Staff protected their privacy and dignity. They treated them as individuals and supported their preferences. People had choice in their care and treatment. The service supported staff wellbeing.

Responsive: People were involved in decisions about their care. The service provided information people could understand. People knew how to give feedback and were confident the service took it seriously and acted on it. The service was easy to access and worked to eliminate discrimination. People received fair and equal care and treatment. The service worked to reduce health and care inequalities through training and feedback. People were involved in planning their care and understood options around choosing to withdraw or not receive care.

Well-led: Leaders and staff had a shared vision and culture based on listening, learning and trust. Leaders were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Staff felt supported to give feedback and were treated equally, free from bullying or harassment. Staff understood their roles and responsibilities. Managers worked with the local community to deliver the best possible care and were receptive to new ideas. There was a culture of continuous improvement with staff given time and resources to try new ideas.

22 March 2016

During a routine inspection

Letter from the Chief Inspector of General Practice

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at Cheetham Hill Primary Care Centre on 22 March 2016. Overall the practice is rated as good.

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

  • There was a clear leadership structure and staff felt supported by management team. The practice proactively supported staff members to carry out their roles confidently and effectively, whilst developing and progressing staff further with training and development.
  • Risks to patients were assessed and well managed. We saw evidence of a robust infection control process in place with a strong lead.
  • There was an open and transparent approach to safety and an effective system in place for reporting and recording significant events which were clearly documented in minutes from meetings.
  • Staff assessed patients’ needs and delivered care in line with current evidence based guidance. Staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver effective care and treatment.
  • 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.
  • The provider was aware of and complied with the requirements of the Duty of Candour.

We saw a number of examples of outstanding practice:

The practice initiated insulin in the community for patients with diabetes, something which is normally commenced in hospital. The practice had a strong and proactive clinical lead and a team who actively and effectively managed and monitored patients with diabetes. They used clinical audits and analysed outcomes to demonstrate improvement to patients’ quality of life. Staff had undertaken specific qualifications in diabetes to enhance and develop the skills in the team

The practice were proactive and responsive to understanding their multi-cultural and diverse population needs. This resulted in a research study with Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, which explored psychological intervention for postnatal depression in the British mothers of south Asian origin. The practice had set up the BOOST programme which was a successful self-help group that met at the practice and supported new mothers who may be at risk of postnatal depression.

Professor Steve Field (CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP) 

Chief Inspector of General Practice