A CANCER centre in Southampton that offers "state-of-the-art radiotherapy" has been rated 'Outstanding' in a recent CQC inspection.

This comes after an unannounced inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in December 2021, where inspectors praised GenesisCare's "strong, visible, patient centered culture."

Safety, the effectiveness of services, level of caring, responsiveness to people’s needs and if services are well-led were the key points assessed during the visit.

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The inspector said staff provide “exceptional emotional support to patients, families and carers” and the patient travel arrangements covered by the centre meant that patients “did not have to worry about how they would get to the service or the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis.”

Carl Crouch, Centre Leader at GenesisCare Southampton said: “Being awarded the coveted Outstanding rating is testament to the hard work and dedication that I see from my team every day at our Southampton Centre, which is underpinned by the commitment and support from the wider GenesisCare team.

"The investment in the latest evidence-based equipment enables patients to continue to access the best possible treatment alongside the best possible care.”

The centre also offers integrated wellbeing programmes to patients from Hampshire and the surrounding areas, including the Channel Islands.

Dr Eliot Sims, Chief Medical Officer for GenesisCare UK said: “I am very proud of the GenesisCare team in Southampton achieving Outstanding CQC status, a well-deserved recognition for the team that demonstrates our commitment to delivering world-class care."