Earlsfield Dental Studios

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• Overview
• Person-centred Care
• Care provision, Integration and continuity
• Providing Information
• Listening to and involving people
• Equity in access
• Equity in experiences and outcomes
• Planning for the future

We found this practice was providing responsive care in accordance with the relevant regulations and had taken into consideration appropriate guidance.

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The judgement for Person-centred Care is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Responsive key question.

The judgement for Care provision, Integration and continuity is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Responsive key question.

The judgement for Providing Information is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Responsive key question.

The judgement for Listening to and involving people is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Responsive key question.

Staff had carried out a disability access audit and had an action plan to continually improve access for patients.

Staff described the reasonable adjustments made to ensure the practice was accessible. The reception area, including the patient toilet, was wheelchair accessible. Both treatment rooms were located upstairs with a handrail to assist patients; those who had difficulty with stairs were redirected to a fully accessible nearby practice. Large print materials and reading glasses were available for patients with visual impairments, and the practice was fitted with a hearing loop. Translation services were provided for patients who did not speak English as their first language, and staff were able to communicate in several languages, including Lithuanian and Polish.

Staff were clear about the importance of providing emotional support to patients when delivering care. Notes were added to patients records to highlight individuals known to be anxious or requiring additional support, allowing staff to allocate additional time during appointments to meet their needs. In addition, one member of staff managed social media posts designed to help patients overcome any fears or anxiety associated with attending the dentist.

The practice supported more vulnerable members of society, for example, patients living with dementia or adults and children with a learning disability.

The practice displayed its opening hours and provided information on their website.

The frequency of appointments was agreed between the dentist and the patient, giving due regard to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines.

The practice provided telephone numbers for patients needing emergency dental treatment during the working day and when the practice was not open, patients were also directed to other local dentist practices in the area to suit their needs.

At the time of our inspection, patients who needed an urgent appointment were offered one in a timely manner. When the practice was unable to offer an urgent appointment, they worked with partner organisations to support urgent access for patients.

The judgement for Equity in experiences and outcomes is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Responsive key question.

The judgement for Planning for the future is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Responsive key question.