A HAMPSHIRE GP surgery previously rated inadequate has been recognised for its improvement.

The Bursledon Surgery was placed into special measures after being rated inadequate by inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in 2016.

At that time, inspectors raised concerns about the safe handling of medicines and prescriptions, shortfalls in infection control processes but also staff levels and provision of staff training.

Now, following the latest inspection the practice has been graded as “good” and the work of its staff has been recognised.

A specialist team of inspectors found that the practice had made a significant number of improvements and was rated as good for being safe, caring, effective and responsive to people’s needs.

Inspectors also found that the staff had been trained to deliver effective care and treatment and that the practice sought feedback from staff and patients and acted on it.

The reports also states that the staff understood and fulfilled their responsibilities to raise concerns and report incidents and near misses.

Chief inspector Professor Steve Field said: “It is clear that Bursledon Surgery has made some real improvements since our previous inspection where we identified concerns relating to the safe delivery of services and leadership of the practice.

“The practice is now providing a safe, caring and effective service.

“I am pleased to announce that the practice will come out of special measures and I congratulate them on the progress that they have made.”

Dr Vivian Ding, lead GP at Bursledon Surgery, said: “We are delighted with the recent decision by the Care Quality Commissioners (CQC) to rate Bursledon Surgery as ‘Good’ in our recent inspection. This is not only testament to the hard work that the whole surgery team has done since our inspection in June 2016, but also the dedication of our new Management Team who have worked tirelessly to ensure we were taken out of the special measures we were placed in.”Dr Ding also thanked patients for the support over the past year.

She added: “We now look forward to developing services at the Surgery to provide further good care for the growing local population.”