CQC Publishes Findings From Programme Of Comprehensive Inspections Of GP Practices

23/09/2017

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. They are responsible for monitoring and inspecting services to ensure they are providing care that is safe, effective, caring, responsive to people’s needs and well-led. This includes all NHS services, hospitals, GP practices, dentists, independent providers, care homes and domiciliary care agencies.

A new report has been published by the CQC: 'The state of care in general practice 2014 to 2017' this gives the most detailed analysis yet of the quality and safety of general medical practice in England.

At the end of their first inspection programme of general practices (many had been re-inspected) they found that 4% were rated outstanding, 86% were good, 8% were requires improvement and 2% were inadequate overall.

This is an improvement from the first ratings awarded to general practices, before any re-inspections. Over 80% of the general practices that were first rated as ‘requires improvement’ or ‘inadequate’ improved their rating following their most recent inspection.

Regulation is supporting people to receive better care in general practice by setting clear standards of quality and safety, ensuring providers meet these standards and sharing examples of what is working well. It also encourages extra support for the sector through the Five Year Forward View for General Practice.

GPs face ongoing pressures around capacity, patient demand and workload. The best practices are driving change and embracing innovation to make sure they are able to deliver even better care into the future.

If you have any questions or would like any more information please contact Sam Wallace on the details below:

Samuel Wallace

Senior Regional Public Engagement and Involvement Officer

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

CQC | 151 Buckingham Palace Road | London | SW1W 9SZ

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: 07747455180

Web: www.cqc.org.uk

Downloads

gp_eop_report.pdf

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