Updated 8 September 2026
Date of Assessment: Thursday 8 October 2026. Gatley Medical Practice is a GP practice and delivers services to approximately 10331 people under a contract held with NHS England. According to the latest available data, the ethnic make-up of the service area is approximately 72.2% White, 18.6% Asian, 3.2% Mixed, 1.4% Black and 4.6% Other. Information published by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities shows deprivation within the service population group is in the 10 decile (10 of 10). The lower the decile, the more deprived the service population is relative to others.
This was a focused assessment. We undertook this assessment due to the length of time since our last assessment. We assessed 12 quality statements from across all 5 key questions. 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:
Staff kept facilities clean and maintained equipment appropriately to ensure people were kept safe. They assessed and managed the risk of infection well and took steps to control the risk of it spreading. There were enough staff with the right skills, qualifications and experience. Clinical searches were carried out on behalf of the practice by the Stockport Integrated Pharmacy Service (SIPS). As part of the inspection process clinical searches were completed on patients records which showed certain patients had not been recalled for regular monitoring. The searches were not being completed correctly which put patients at potential risk of harm. Effective:
Staff supported people to live healthier lives, they did not always monitor their care and treatment to ensure they received positive and consistent outcomes. Staff followed the latest evidence and good practice when providing care and treatment.
Caring:
Staff treated people with kindness, empathy and compassion, and respected their privacy and dignity. National GP Patient Survey results and Friends and Family Test results showed us that people felt the service treated them with kindness dignity and respect.
Responsive:
People could access care, treatment and support when they needed it. Leaders and staff were alert to discrimination and inequality that could disadvantage groups of people who used the service and sought ways to address any barriers. The service ensured that staff completed appropriate training relevant to their specific role.
Well-led:
The service had a clear vision and strategy, which considered the needs of the people who used their service and the wider community. Staff understood their individual roles and responsibilities. Leaders accounted for the actions, behaviours and performance of staff through clear and effective governance processes.