Updated 1 September 2022
Paddock and Longwood Family Practice is located one and a half miles from the centre of Huddersfield. The main site is known as Speedwell Surgery in Paddock, Huddersfield. There is a a branch site in Longwood Village, Huddersfield, one and a half miles away from the main site. Patients can access services at either surgery.
The inspection took place at the main site in Paddock, Huddersfield. We did not inspect the branch site but did review documentation in relation to the premises, equipment and infection prevention and control.
The provider is registered with CQC to deliver the Regulated Activities; diagnostic and screening procedures, maternity and midwifery services, treatment of disease, disorder or injury and surgical procedures.
The practice is situated within the Kirklees Health and Care Partnership which is part of the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (formerly known as NHS Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group) and delivers General Medical Services (GMS)to a patient population of about 8,660. The practice is part of a wider network of GP practices within the Viaduct primary care network (PCN) with seven other GP practices. One of the GP partners is the clinical lead for the PCN.
Information published by Public Health England shows that deprivation within the practice population group is in the third lowest decile (three of 10). The lower the decile, the more deprived the practice population is relative to others.
According to the latest available data, the ethnic make-up of the practice area is 73% White, 19% Asian, 4% Mixed, 3% Black, and 1% Other.
The practice team consists of three male and one female GP partner, a practice nurse and a healthcare assistant. The clinical team are supported by a practice manager and nine administrative/receptionist staff. The practice also hosts a social prescriber, pharmacists, first contact physiotherapy and psychological therapy (IAPT) through the primary care network (PCN) Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS).
The practice opening times at the main site are Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm. Extended access is provided on Monday and Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8pm and on Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
The opening times at the branch site are Monday 8.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday 2pm to 5pm, Wednesday 8.30am to 12.30am, Thursday 8.30am to 6pm and Friday 8.30am to 6pm.