'Immensely proud': Leeds specialist GP surgery rated Outstanding by CQC
A specialist doctor's surgery in Leeds has been rated Outstanding in a new report.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently paid a visit to Bevan Community Benefit Society’s York Street Health Practice and left mightily impressed. Inspectors gave the GP its highest possible rating - an upgrade on its previous Good grade.
The surgery was praised for its compassionate, person-centred approach and its ability to meet people where they are, after the inspection in December last year.
In the report, CQC inspectors highlighted exceptional leadership, a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and innovative outreach models that reduce health inequalities and improve access to care.
Emma Perry, Chief Executive Officer of Bevan, said: “This recognition reflects the compassion, dedication and exceptional professionalism of our teams, who go above and beyond every day to support people experiencing the greatest health inequalities.
“The CQC’s findings highlight what we do at Bevan everyday: our trauma-informed, person-centred approach, meaningful partnerships across the city, and a steadfast commitment to our ‘do not turn away’ ethos.”
She continued: “Our work, from the Bevan Bus to migrant health, hospital in-reach and outreach across Leeds, is driven by our belief that everyone deserves dignified, accessible and high-quality care.
“I am immensely proud of our colleagues at York Street and grateful for the trust placed in us by the people and communities we serve. This rating is a testament to their resilience, innovation and compassion. It reflects the Bevan values lived across our organisation every day and how we strive to ensure health, hope and humanity for every person we support.”
Bevan’s York Street Health Practice is a specialist inclusion health GP service, providing primary care and outreach support for people experiencing homelessness, refugees and people seeking asylum, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and sex workers across West and North Yorkshire.
Scott Darragh, Chair of Bevan, added: “This Outstanding rating is an exceptional achievement and one that speaks to the strength, integrity and purpose of Bevan.
“The inspector’s report shows not only outstanding clinical practice, but also an organisation rooted in equity, partnership and innovation.
“This result recognises Bevan’s unwavering commitment to creating a fairer, kinder health system, and we will continue to champion our approach to inclusion health as we grow and evolve.”
The York Street practice was also rated Outstanding for being Safe, Caring and Responsive, with Effective and Well led rated Good.