NEW-style inspections of GP practices and out-of-hours services in Wharfedale and the rest of the country starting this month will lead to the first-ever ratings of practices.
For the first time, there will be a clear way for the public and GPs to know which family doctors are providing great care, and which need to improve, says the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Inspections are being carried out by teams that include trained inspectors, GPs, nurses, practice managers and trained members of the public who have experience of care. Beginning this month, the CQC expects to inspect about 8,000 GP practices across England.
GP practices will be rated as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement or Inadequate, which will give members of the public clear information.
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