- GP practice
The Paradise Road Practice
Assessment report published 24 February 2026
Contents
Ratings
Our view of the service
Date of Assessment: 12 January 2026 to 19 January 2026. The Paradise Road Practice is a GP practice and delivers service approximately to 2,500 under a contract held with NHS England. The National General Practice Profiles states that 79.57% White, 9.20% Asian, 1.62% Black, 5.92% Mixed and 3.69% Other. Information published by Office for Health Improvement and Disparities shows that deprivation within the practice population group is in the 10th Decile (10 of 10). The lower the decile, the more deprived the practice population is relative to others. 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: The service had a good learning culture and people could raise concerns. Managers investigated incidents thoroughly. People were protected and kept safe. Staff understood and managed risks. The facilities and equipment met the needs of people, were clean and well-maintained and any risks mitigated. There were enough staff with the right skills, qualifications and experience, however, training arrangements could have been improved. Managers made sure staff received regular appraisals to maintain high-quality care. Staff managed medicines well and involved people in planning any changes.
EFFECTIVE: People were involved in assessments of their needs. Staff reviewed assessments taking account of people’s communication, personal and health needs. Care was based on latest evidence and good practice. Staff worked with all agencies involved in people’s care for the best outcomes and smooth transitions when moving services. Staff made sure people understood their care and treatment to enable them to give informed consent. Where patients didn’t have capacity, and staff took decisions about the patient’s care in their best interest, they involved those people who were important to the patient in the decision.
CARING: People were treated with kindness and compassion. Staff protected their privacy and dignity. They treated them as individuals and supported their preferences. People had choice in their care and treatment. The service supported staff wellbeing.
RESPONSIVE: People were involved in decisions about their care. The service provided information people could understand. People knew how to give feedback and were confident the service took it seriously and acted on it. The service was easy to access and worked to eliminate discrimination. People received fair and equal care and treatment. The service worked to reduce health and care inequalities through training and feedback. People were involved in planning their care and understood options around choosing to withdraw or not receive care.
WELL-LED: Leaders and staff had a shared vision and culture based on listening, learning and trust. Leaders were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Staff felt supported to give feedback and were treated equally, free from bullying or harassment. Staff understood their roles and responsibilities. Managers worked with the local community to deliver the best possible care and were receptive to new ideas.
People's experience of this service
People were positive about the quality of their care and treatment. Representatives from the PPG explained that their feedback led managers to make improvements, including improvements to the bathroom facilities and ensuring the waiting room was kept clean and tidy.
Recent survey results, including from the National GP Patient Survey and the NHS Friends and Family Test, showed people were satisfied with services. For instance, 84% of patients reported that they can usually access their preferred healthcare professional when they need to, significantly surpassing the local and national averages of 45% and 40%.
Similarly, 90% reported a good experience when contacting the practice, exceeding the average locally and nationally of 75% and 70%