Barking Medical Group Practice

130 Upney Lane, Barking, IG11 9LT
CQC Rating Requires Improvement
Data: Care Quality Commission (Open Government Licence)

Inspection Details

Last inspected
12 April 2022
Report published
12 April 2022
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
Provider
Barking Medical Group Practice

Inspection Results by Category

CQC inspects GP surgeries across five key areas:

Safe

Inadequate

Are patients protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Effective

Requires improvement

Does care, treatment and support achieve good outcomes?

Caring

Requires improvement

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion and respect?

Responsive

Requires improvement

Are services organised so they meet people's needs?

Well-led

Requires improvement

Is the practice well managed, learning and improving?

⚠ Inspection May Be Overdue

This practice was last inspected approximately 3 years ago. CQC typically re-inspects GP practices every 2–3 years. The current rating may not reflect the practice's present standard of care.

What Does This Rating Mean?

A Requires Improvement rating means the practice is not performing as well as it should. The CQC has identified specific areas that need to get better. Around 16% of GP practices carry this rating. The practice is required to demonstrate improvement before its next inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barking Medical Group Practice rated Requires Improvement?

Yes. Barking Medical Group Practice is currently rated Requires Improvement by the CQC. The practice has been asked to address specific concerns before its next inspection.

Can I change my GP if my practice is rated Requires Improvement?

Yes. You are entitled to register at any GP practice in England that is accepting new patients. You do not need your current practice's permission to leave.

What happens to a practice rated Requires Improvement?

The practice must produce an action plan and show improvement at its next CQC inspection. The CQC monitors progress and may escalate action if standards do not improve.

How do I find a better-rated GP in Barking?

You can compare ratings for all GP surgeries in Barking on this site, or search nhs.uk for practices accepting new patients near you.

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