Olive Medical Practice

3 Lime Street, Blackburn, BB1 7EP
CQC Rating Inadequate
Data: Care Quality Commission (Open Government Licence)

Inspection Details

Last inspected
10 February 2026
Report published
10 February 2026
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Provider
Olive Medical Practice

Inspection Results by Category

CQC inspects GP surgeries across five key areas:

Safe

Inadequate

Are patients protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Effective

Requires improvement

Does care, treatment and support achieve good outcomes?

Caring

Requires improvement

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion and respect?

Responsive

Requires improvement

Are services organised so they meet people's needs?

Well-led

Inadequate

Is the practice well managed, learning and improving?

What Does This Rating Mean?

An Inadequate rating is the most serious CQC finding. It means significant concerns were identified about patient safety or the quality of care provided. The CQC will take enforcement action and will carry out a follow-up inspection. Only around 2% of GP practices receive this rating.

If you are currently registered at this practice, you have the right to register with a different GP surgery at any time. You do not need a reason or permission from your current practice to move.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olive Medical Practice safe?

Olive Medical Practice is currently rated Inadequate by the CQC — the most serious finding. Significant concerns about patient safety or quality of care were identified. You may wish to consider registering at a different practice.

Can I change my GP surgery if it is rated Inadequate?

Yes. You have the right to register at any GP practice in England that accepts new patients. You can leave without requiring your current practice's permission. Use nhs.uk to find alternatives.

What action does the CQC take when a practice is rated Inadequate?

The CQC takes enforcement action which can include Warning Notices, placing the practice into Special Measures, or cancelling its registration. The practice will be re-inspected to check for improvement.

When was Olive Medical Practice last inspected?

Olive Medical Practice was last inspected on 10 February 2026. The CQC will re-inspect the practice to check whether required improvements have been made.

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