Independent Manchester hospital rated 'requires improvement' by CQC
Parkway is an independent health provider operated by Beacon Medical Services Group Limited (BMSG) based in Northenden, Greater Manchester.
The hospital provides outpatient and day-case services for NHS and private fee-paying patients, which includes minor surgery, endoscopy, diagnostic imaging (ultrasound and MRI), and outpatient services for ear, nose and throat and audiology appointments.
The CQC commenced a responsive assessment of Parkway on 2-3 June 2025 following concerns identified in statutory notifications and contact cases recently received by CQC.
At this inspection the CQC assessed 4 assessment service groups: surgery where they assessed 33 quality statements, diagnostic imaging where they assessed 32 quality statements, outpatients where they assessed 33 quality statements, and medical care where they assessed 33 quality statements.
The CQC visited the following areas as part of the assessment: clinical treatment rooms and outpatient areas, and clinical services delivered at other health centre premises.
The CQ said: “We rated the overall location as requires improvement. We found breaches of regulations in relation to the overall governance of the location, particularly in regards to medicines management. We also found breaches relating to safe premises, equipment maintenance, staff training and competency, and safe recruitment procedures.”