A Nottingham GP practice has been placed in special measures after a health watchdog found its care was not always done in a way that kept patients safe. Unity Surgery, based in Westdale Lane, Mapperley, cares for 4,269 patients.
Its services have been heavily criticised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rated it as 'inadequate' in every area that was inspected in July. A damning report, published on October 5, said whilst most patients did have effective care, some patients with long term conditions had not been receiving up-to-date reviews and monitoring.
For example, three of five diabetes patients who inspectors checked had overdue reviews, with one last being seen in July 2019. NHS guidance says people with type 2 diabetes should get blood sugar checks at least every six months.
