Information from the Care Quality Commission website illustrates Preston services that have been reviewed this month.
Ranging from ‘good’, ‘requires improvement’ and ‘inadequate’, here’s what the CQC had to say about Preston’s service sector in October.
5. The Beeches Medical Centre
The Beeches Medical Centre 'requires improvement'. The provider is registered with CQC to deliver the Regulated Activities; diagnostic and screening procedures, maternity and midwifery services and treatment of disease, disorder or injury, surgical procedures and family planning. Part of the report reads: 'Governance systems and oversight of practice management documentation was not evident in some areas, such as the management of practice policies and employment records.' Photo: The Beeches Medical Centre
6. Melrose Residential Home
Melrose Residential Home overall received the rating of 'inadequate' for their inspection. Found at 50 Moss Lane, Leyland, the service Melrose residential home is a care home without nursing care. The report reads: 'There was not enough competent staff deployed effectively to meet people’s needs and staff had not always been safely recruited.' Photo: Melrose Residential Home
7. The Gables Care Home
The Gables Care Home inspection revealed the service: 'Requires improvement.
Found at 25 Southport Road, Chorley, The Gables Care Home is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 21 people. At the time of our inspection there were 17 people using the service.
The report says: 'Some staff who administered medicines had not received formal training. People were supported by some staff who had not been recruited safely. Audits and quality assurance processes did not identify the concerns that have resulted in breaches of regulations.' Photo: The Gables Care Home
8. The Chorley Surgery
The Chorley Surgery, received 'Good' in their overall inspection. The surgery can be found at 24-26 Gillibrand Street, Chorley. The provider is registered with CQC to deliver the Regulated Activities; diagnostic and screening procedures, maternity and midwifery services and treatment of disease, disorder or injury and surgical procedures.
The report reads: 'The practice provided care in a way that kept patients safe and protected them from avoidable harm.' Photo: The Chorley Surgery