From 1st April 2013 providers of NHS General Practice and other primary medical services (including walk-in centres and GP-Led healthcare centres) are required by law to be registered with the Care Quality Commission. This is a requirement of the Health & Social Care Act 2008 which introduced a single registration system that applies to health and Adult Social care services. For more information see the Care Quality Commission website: www.cqc.org.uk
By registering, providers are giving assurance to their patients that they are meeting CQC essential standards of quality and safety. Registration also provides a way to address poorly-performing practices.
CQC has a range of Legal powers to make sure providers meet the standards including fines and public warnings; when necessary; CQC can also use criminal and civil law including prosecution, suspension and cancellation of registration.
North Leverton Surgery is registered with the CQC
Certificate of Registration
If you have any concerns about health issues or this practice you may contact the CQC:
CQC National Customer Services Centre
City Gate
Gallowgate
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 4PA
Tel: 03000 616161
Email: enquiries@cqc.org.uk
CQC Visit
The practice had their CQC inspection on 23rd May 2017. The results from the visit are as follows:
CQC report
The practice had a revisit on 14th November, where our overall rating has been given as good.
Revised CQC report