Source · CQC inspection

Sydenham House

Type Independent Healthcare Org Region East Last inspected 20 Apr 2022

Overall rating: Requires Improvement  View full CQC report

Domain ratings

Five CQC key questions
Safe
Requires Improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Requires Improvement

Earlier inspection findings

pre-2024 framework · 6 should-do

Should-do actions (6)

Recommended improvements to enhance service quality.

Should-do action 1 of 6
Should do
Safe
Strengthen system sand processes in place to ensure recruitment checks are carried out in accordance with regulations.
Should-do action 2 of 6
Should do
Safe
Ensure there is an effective system in place for the provision and monitoring of emergency medicines and equipment, in the event of a medical emergency.
Should-do action 3 of 6
Should do
Safe
Strengthen the system in place to monitor staff training appropriate to their role, including safeguarding.
Should-do action 4 of 6
Should do
Well-led
Review systems in place to identify and record identified risks, including risk assessment.
Should-do action 5 of 6
Should do
Effective
Formalise the process of assessing parental authority as part of the consent process.
Should-do action 6 of 6
Should do
Effective
Establish a programme of medicines auditsto ensure staff are practicing in line with current guidance.

Location details

CQC ID: 1-10153408012
Local authority: Essex
Region: East

Inspection report

Type: Comprehensive inspection
Date: 20 April 2022
Rating: Requires Improvement
Actions: 6 should-do
AI-extracted 17 Feb 2026