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Kingshead Medical Practice

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

178 Kings Head Hill, Chingford, London, E4 7NX (020) 8529 3501

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Kingshead Medical Practice

All Inspections

6 July 2023

During a monthly review of our data

We carried out a review of the data available to us about Kingshead Medical Practice 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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2 August 2019

During an annual regulatory review

We reviewed the information available to us about Kingshead Medical Practice on 2 August 2019. We did not find evidence of significant changes to the quality of service being provided since the last inspection. As a result, we decided not to inspect the surgery at this time. We will continue to monitor this information about this service throughout the year and may inspect the surgery when we see evidence of potential changes.

1 December 2016

During a routine inspection

Letter from the Chief Inspector of General Practice

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at Kingshead Medical Centre on 1 December 2016. Overall the practice is rated as good.

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

  • At our inspection the practice did not have access to a defibrillator (AED- a portable electronic device that analyses life threatening irregularities of the heart) nor had risk assessed the need for one on the premises. Shortly after the inspection, the practice carried out a full risk assessment and purchased a defibrillator.
  • There was an open and transparent approach to safety and an effective system in place for reporting and recording significant events.
  • Risks to patients were assessed and well managed.
  • Staff assessed patients’ needs and delivered care in line with current evidence based guidance. Staff had been trained to provide them with 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. Improvements were made to the quality of care as a result of complaints and concerns.
  • Patients said they found it easy to make an appointment with a named GP and there was continuity of care, with urgent appointments available the same day.
  • The practice had good facilities and was well equipped to treat patients and meet their needs.
  • There was a clear leadership structure and staff felt supported by management. The practice proactively sought feedback from staff and patients, which it acted on.
  • The provider was aware of and complied with the requirements of the duty of candour.

The areas where the provider should make improvements are:

  • Ensure carers are identified and correctly coded on the computer system and that systems are put in place to support them.

  • Develop a practice website.

Professor Steve Field CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP

Chief Inspector of General Practice