• Dentist
  • Dentist

S Leigh Dental Surgery

27 Stockton Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2RX (01325) 358916

Provided and run by:
Dev's Dental Practice

Important: The provider of this service changed - see old profile

Report from 16 July 2024 assessment

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Responsive

Regulations met

Updated 8 October 2024

We found this practice was providing responsive care in accordance with the relevant regulations and had taken into consideration appropriate guidance.

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Person-centred Care

Regulations met

The judgement for Person-centred Care is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Responsive key question.

Care provision, Integration and continuity

Regulations met

The judgement for Care provision, Integration and continuity is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Responsive key question.

Providing Information

Regulations met

The judgement for Providing Information is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Responsive key question.

Listening to and involving people

Regulations met

The judgement for Listening to and involving people is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Responsive key question.

Equity in access

Regulations met

Staff described the reasonable adjustments they had made to ensure the practice was accessible. For example, the practice had a hearing induction loop, information was available in large print and alternative formats, and a magnifying glass was available to support patients. The practice was wheelchair accessible via a ramp at the rear of the practice. There was a ground floor surgery and an accessible toilet. Staff also had access to language translation services to support patients. Multiple languages were spoken at the practice including Hindi, German, Tamil, Telugu, Arabic and Swahili. Staff were clear about the importance of providing emotional support to patients when delivering care. For example, there were galaxy and palm tree light installations on the ceilings in the waiting room and the 2 new surgeries aimed at easing patient anxiety.

Staff had carried out a disability access audit and had formulated an action plan to continually improve access for patients. The practice supported more vulnerable members of society such as patients living with dementia or adults and children with a learning disability. The practice displayed its opening hours and provided information on their website, patient information leaflet and social media page. The frequency of appointments was agreed between the dentist and the patient, giving due regard to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. The practice provided telephone numbers for patients needing emergency dental treatment during the working day and when the practice was not open. At the time of our assessment, patients who needed an urgent appointment were offered one in a timely manner. The practice had extended opening hours on Saturdays. When the practice was unable to offer an urgent appointment, they worked with partner organisations to support urgent access for patients.

Equity in experiences and outcomes

Regulations met

The judgement for Equity in experiences and outcomes is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Responsive key question.

Planning for the future

Regulations met

The judgement for Planning for the future is based on the latest evidence we assessed for the Responsive key question.