Enter and view: Ivel Medical Centre, Central Bedfordshire

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire produced this Enter and view report following a visit to Ivel Medical Centre on 20th August 2015. The visit formed part of a series of visits with the following aims:

- to engage with patients of GP Practices and understand how dignity is being respected

- identify examples of good working practice

- observe patients engaging with staff (clinical and non-clinical), and their surroundings.

The three HWCB authorised representatives made the following recommendations:

HWCB recommends that as soon as a date is confirmed for the relocation of the Practice to modern premises at The Acorn Centre on Chestnut Avenue, that the Practice give consideration to all forms of communication in relation to the move to ensure that all existing patients, potential new patients in the area and all key stakeholders are fully informed and aware of the relocation. HWCB would also be happy to post information on our website to advise patients of the Practice relocation. Finally, Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire recommends that this report is shared with the patients and staff (clinical and non-clinical) of the Practice and to advise that if they should wish to contribute any additional comments about the report, to contact Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire direct.

Service Provider response: I felt that it was a very fair reflection. Christina

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Type of report
Enter and View
Key themes
Administration (records, letters, results)
Booking appointments
Building, Decor and Facilities, including health and safety
Parking and transport
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Public consultation and engagement
Medication, prescriptions and dispensing
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Observation (eg Enter and View)
Survey
Interviews
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
Announced

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
General Practice (GP)
Name of service provider
Ivel Medical Centre

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
26
Age group
All
Gender
All
Ethnicity
All
Sexual orientation
Not known
Does this report feature carers?
No
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