Source · CQC inspection

Sydenham House

Type Independent Healthcare Org Region East Last inspected 20 Apr 2022

Archived This service was archived (deregistered) by CQC on 5 Feb 2024. The ratings below are historical and do not reflect a current service.

Location rating: Requires Improvement  View location on CQC

Location ratings by domain

Five CQC key questions

Ratings held for this CQC location, last inspected 20 April 2022. Ratings extracted from individual reports are shown separately below.

Safe
Requires Improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Requires Improvement

Most recent report indexed for actions

The date and rating here are from an individual report, not necessarily the location's latest assessment. Report ratings are extracted with AI; verify the original PDF.

Type: Comprehensive inspection
Date: 20 April 2022
Rating extracted from this report: Requires Improvement
Actions indexed: 6 should-do

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AI-extracted 17 Feb 2026

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.