A GP practice has been rated by the Care Quality Commission.

Humshaugh Surgery, which is provided and run by Humshaugh and Wark Medical Group, received its latest CQC rating in a report published on November 30.

The CQC rated the Surgery overall as 'good' and in all specific areas as safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

The report said: "The provider is registered to deliver the regulated activities of diagnostic and screening procedures; maternity and midwifery services; treatment of disease, disorder or injury; and, surgical procedures.

"Patients were satisfied with how easy it was to get through on the phone, the experience of making an appointment and the appointment times offered. This was reflected in the National GP survey.

"Patients were less satisfied with the type of appointment they were offered. According to the National GP survey this fell slightly below the national averages.

"The practice understood the needs of its local population.

"The practice had worked collaboratively within its primary care network and GP federation to ensure additional types of appointments and extended hours were available.

"The practice dealt with complaints in a timely manner and learned from them."

It added while inspectors found no breaches of regulations, the provider should 'continue to develop solutions to provide better access to their patients'.