The Care Quality Commission
  • Doctor
  • Independent doctor

The Clinic Rooms Also known as Clear Ears

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

28 High Street, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0HL

Provided and run by:
Mrs Deborah Watkinson

All Inspections

6 July 2023

During a monthly review of our data

We carried out a review of the data available to us about The Clinic Rooms on 6 July 2023. We have not found evidence that we need to carry out an inspection or reassess our rating at this stage.

This could change at any time if we receive new information. We will continue to monitor data about this service.

If you have concerns about The Clinic Rooms, you can give feedback on this service.

25 January 2023

During a routine inspection

This service is rated as Good overall.

The key questions are rated as:

Are services safe? – Good

Are services effective? – Good

Are services caring? – Good

Are services responsive? – Good

Are services well-led? – Good

We carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at the Clinic Rooms, also known as Clear Ears, on 25 January 2023. The service was registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in May 2022. We carried out this first rated inspection as part of our regulatory functions. The inspection was undertaken to check whether the service was meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

Our key findings were:

  • The service had systems to assess, monitor and manage risks to patient safety.
  • The service assessed need and delivered care in line with current legislation, standards and evidence-based guidance for ear microsuction.
  • The service treated patients with kindness, respect and compassion.
  • The service organised and delivered services to meet patients’ needs. Patients were able to access services within an appropriate timescale.
  • The way the service was led and managed promoted the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

Dr Sean O’Kelly BSc MB ChB MSc DCH FRCA

Chief Inspector of Hospitals and Interim Chief Inspector of Primary Medical Services