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Hibaldstow Medical Practice

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

11 Church Street, Hibaldstow, Brigg, Lincolnshire, DN20 9ED

Provided and run by:
Hibaldstow Medical Practice

Important: We are carrying out a review of quality at Hibaldstow Medical Practice. We will publish a report when our review is complete. Find out more about our inspection reports.

All Inspections

6 July 2023

During a monthly review of our data

We carried out a review of the data available to us about Hibaldstow 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.

If you have concerns about Hibaldstow Medical Practice, you can give feedback on this service.

20 March 2020

During an annual regulatory review

We reviewed the information available to us about Hibaldstow Medical Practice on 20 March 2020. 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.

17 March 2016

During a routine inspection

Letter from the Chief Inspector of General Practice

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at The Hibaldstow Medical Practice on 17 March 2016. Overall the practice is rated as good.

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

  • There was an open and transparent approach to safety and an effective system in place for reporting and recording significant events.
  • Most risks to patients were assessed and well managed with the exception of a fire risk assessment which required review.
  • 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 improvement are:

  • Ensure regular fire drills are carried out and appropriate records are held.

  • Ensure an up to date fire risk assessment is in place.

  • Ensure all policies and procedures are reviewed and updated.

  • Ensure dispensary staff are invited to attend clinical meetings.

Professor Steve Field (CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP) 

Chief Inspector of General Practice

6 May 2014

During a routine inspection

We inspected this practice on 6 May 2014 as part of our new comprehensive inspection programme. The practice had not previously been inspected.

Our key findings were as follows:

  • Patients said clinicians treated them with compassion, dignity and respect; and they were involved in care and treatment decisions.
  • Effective safguarding policies and procedures were in place and were fully understood and implemented by staff.

In addition the provider should:

  • Staff, including the partners, were unclear about who had the lead role for safeguarding matters. The practice could identify the person leading on this role and share with the staff.
  • The practice should have a procedure to ensure relevant professional registrations were maintained.
  • People who use the service should have more opportunities to feedback their experiences of using the service.

Professor Steve Field CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP

Chief Inspector of General Practice