The Care Quality Commission
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Pennygate Medical Centre

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

109 Ladies Lane, Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 2QG (01942) 807500

Provided and run by:
Pennygate Medical Centre

All Inspections

6 July 2023

During a monthly review of our data

We carried out a review of the data available to us about Pennygate Medical Centre 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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26 June 2019

During an annual regulatory review

We reviewed the information available to us about Pennygate Medical Centre on 26 June 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.

28th April 2016

During a routine inspection

Letter from the Chief Inspector of General Practice

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at Pennygate Medical Centre on 28 April 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.
  • Risks to patients were assessed and well managed. However during our inspection we identified a controlled drug stored in an unlocked bag.This incident was reported and closed with 24 hours.
  • 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.

  • Thorough recruitment procedures were carried out before staff were employed.

  • Most patients said they found it easy to make an appointment with a named GP and that 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 :

  • Ensure that all medicines are stored securely

Professor Steve Field (CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP) 

Chief Inspector of General Practice