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<\/p>\nOne service planned skydiving and ice skating trips<\/p>\n
Bramhall Manor care home, in Hardy Drive, Bramhall(Image: Google)<\/p>\n
A slew of \u2018good\u2019 ratings have been delivered to healthcare organisations across Greater Manchester this week, the latest inspection round up reveals.<\/p>\n
Among them is Wigan<\/a>\u2019s Tania Brown Ltd which has been praised by healthcare watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and families for the quality of its care. The service predominantly provides homecare to children and young adults.<\/p>\n In one client\u2019s case, the company was \u2018instrumental\u2019 in improving their health after identifying their were not getting the right healthcare and \u2018working tirelessly\u2019 to improve this.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for the latest on Greater Manchester’s politics in our newsletter<\/p>\n Staff were also recognised for promoting the independence of their clients, with one supported to plan and take part in \u2018daredevil activities\u2019 such as indoor skydiving and ice skating.<\/p>\n Here is a breakdown of Greater Manchester\u2019s recently published CQC reports:<\/p>\n Bury<\/p>\n Whitefield House care home, in Whitefield<\/a>, was rated \u2018good\u2019 this week by inspectors. The premises was described as \u2018warm and inviting\u2019, but some risks were found with furnishings not being suitably secured.<\/p>\n Personalised care plans were in place reflecting both the mental and physical health needs of patients, inspectors added. People were empowered to make their own decisions about their care and support.<\/p>\n Relatives spoke positively about the care provided, with one saying: \u201c[Relative\u2019s] health condition has improved since [they] went there and they have got (them) to eat and take [their] medicines, so now [they] can remember sometimes and join in things, so much happier.\u201d<\/p>\n Another said: \u201cI can\u2019t praise them enough; [they] have improved so much since [they] have been there.\u201d<\/p>\n The registered manager worked \u2018tirelessly\u2019 to develop a \u2018welcoming and inclusive environment\u2019 for families as well as the people they support, inspectors judged.<\/p>\n Care was not always carried out \u2018in-line with\u2019 training, however, meaning people were put at risk of increased harm. Some people also did not receive their medicines as prescribed with no \u2018robust system\u2019 to ensure time-sensitive medicines were given appropriately.<\/p>\n Manchester<\/p>\n Primary Eyecare Services, in Bengal Street, was rated \u2018good\u2019 by the CQC. Care was described as \u2018safe, supportive and enabled patients to do the things that mattered to them\u2019.<\/p>\n Patients were \u2018actively involved\u2019 in their treatment, flexible appointment times and locations were offered, and feedback showed outcomes were positive for them. Staff responded to patients\u2019 needs in the moment and acted to minimise any discomfort, concern or distress, the inspectors found.<\/p>\n Training was up-to-date and staff learning and development was \u2018managed appropriately\u2019. Employees also reported being supported if they were struggling at work and said the service was \u2018open, transparent, blame free and non-discriminatory and they enjoyed working there\u2019.<\/p>\n Bowland Medical Practice, in Bowland Road, Baguley, received a \u2018good\u2019 rating also. The service premises and equipment was \u2018visibly clean\u2019 but out of date consumables were found during the assessment. Immediate action was taken by the practice to remove these and a new system of checks was introduced.<\/p>\n Patients were \u2018routinely\u2019 referred to community-based services by the practice to \u2018provide support beyond traditional medical interventions\u2019. These offered assistance with issues such as social isolation, financial concerns, housing, and lifestyle wellbeing.<\/p>\n Some 90pc of patients said they felt professionals at the service treated them with \u2018care and concern\u2019, above a national average of 86pc. Inspectors said the service was \u2018exceptional at ensuring people could access the care, support and treatment they needed when they needed it\u2019.<\/p>\n Oldham<\/p>\n Oldham<\/a> GP practice Springfield House was also rated \u2018good\u2019 this week. It was found to \u2018always\u2019 treat people with \u2018kindness, empathy and compassion\u2019.<\/p>\n However, just 51 per cent of respondents to a survey in 2025 said their overall experience of contacting the service was \u2018good\u2019, compared to a national average of 70 per cent. Changes were made to processes to introduce a triage system and a ring back option.<\/p>\n Patients told the CQC they \u2018always manage to get an appointment either on the day or the future\u201d and \u201cthings have improved massively over the last few years\u2019. People also said \u2018doctors and staff are amazing\u2019. 93 per cent of those surveyed said overall experience was \u2018good\u2019 or \u2018very good\u2019.<\/p>\n Stockport<\/p>\n