THE air ambulance which serves Oxfordshire has been rated 'Outstanding' following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is an independent ambulance service based in Stokenchurch. The service primarily serves the communities of the Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire.
Inspectors rated the service as Outstanding for being 'safe, caring and well-led' and Good for being 'effective and responsive to people’s needs'.
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Catherine Campbell, head of hospital inspection for the South East, said: “Thames Valley Air Ambulance are providing an exceptional service.
"The service is using innovative ways to ensure that people get the attention they need, in the right place and at the right time."
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The report added: "There was a strong culture of openness, honesty and learning and there was evidence of sharing practice with others, and an ethos for embracing constant opportunity for learning and improving.
"Credit must go to the hard work and commitment of the staff and leadership team. We will continue to monitor the trust’s performance and will return to hopefully report on further improvements in due course.”
The inspection was in January.
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