The Care Quality Commission
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Highlands Surgery

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

1643 London Road, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 2SQ (01702) 710131

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Highlands Surgery

All Inspections

6 July 2023

During a monthly review of our data

We carried out a review of the data available to us about Highlands Surgery 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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19 June 2019

During an annual regulatory review

We reviewed the information available to us about Highlands Surgery on 19 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.

28 October 2015

During a routine inspection

Letter from the Chief Inspector of General Practice

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at Highlands Surgery on 28 October 2015. Overall the practice is rated as good.

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

  • The practice ensured that when things went wrong that these were investigated and learning was shared with staff. Risks to patients were assessed and well managed. There were systems for assessing risks including risks associated with medicines, premises, equipment and infection control.
  • There was a detailed business continuity plan to deal with untoward incidents that may affect the day to day running of the practice.
  • Staff were recruited robustly with all of the appropriate checks carried out to determine each person’s suitability and fitness to work at the practice.

  • Patients’ needs were assessed and care was planned and delivered following best practice guidance. Clinical audits and reviews were carried out to make improvements to patient care and treatment.

  • Staff were supported and received role specific training to meet the needs of patients and there was a system for staff appraisal.
  • 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. Complaints were investigated and responded to appropriately and apologies given to patients when things went wrong or their experienced poor care or services.
  • 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.

Professor Steve Field (CBE FRCP FFPH FRCGP) 

Chief Inspector of General Practice