We inspected The Villages Medical Centre to look at the care and treatment provided by staff to the patients. We spoke with four patients during our visit as well as eight members of staff (which included the practice manager and the registered manager). We also spoke to a member of the patient participation group and collected ten responses to a questionnaire that we left in the waiting area for patients.Patients told us that staff always asked for consent before providing any care or treatment. We found that staff were knowledgeable about consent and what to do if a patient lacked capacity.
We found that patients received care and treatment that met their needs. Patients told us 'They are very caring' and 'They are always helpful.'
Patients told us that they felt safe at the Villages Medical Centre and had 'No concern.' We found that staff were aware of procedures around safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. We saw that the practice had relevant safeguarding policies and guidance and there were two lead members of staff for safeguarding at the practice.
We saw that staff had received regular training and appraisal and staff told us they felt supported by the practice. Patients told us that they thought staff were competent and knowledgeable.
The practice had a complaints procedure which was made available to patients. None of the patients we spoke with or who completed our questionnaire had ever felt the need to make a complaint.