TIME TO BOND 4D ULTRASOUND LIMITED

Updated 11 January 2024

TIME TO BOND 4D ULTRASOUND LIMITED is the name of the service and the provider. The service opened in February 2022 and is a single speciality independent healthcare provider offering 2D, 3D and 4D baby scanning to self-funding women for non-diagnostic purposes. Scans include bonding, gender determination, foetal growth, or reassurance. Ultrasound services are provided for women aged at least 18 years and at a minimum of 6 weeks gestation.

The service provides access to a range of other services including non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPTS), stem cell blood sampling for disease prevention, and paternity testing.

The service is staffed by an ultrasound technician, who is the registered manager, and an office manager. It is registered to provide the following regulated activity:

• Diagnostic and screening procedures

Services are provided from a specially designed clinic that includes a spacious ultrasound suite with space for accompanying relatives, a comfortable waiting area with information on scanning options, and a private space to discuss care.

Updated 11 January 2024

We have not previously inspected this service. We rated it as good because:

• The service had enough staff to care for women and keep them safe. Staff had training in key skills and managed safety well. The service controlled infection risk well. Staff assessed risks to women, acted on them, and kept good care records.
• Staff provided good care to women that was based on an ethos of continuous improvement. The registered manager monitored the effectiveness of the service and made sure they maintained competency in line with international standards. Staff worked well together for the benefit of women, supported them to make decisions about their care, and had access to good information. Key services were available flexibly.
• Women were respected and valued as individuals. Staff empowered them as partners in their care, practically and emotionally. All aspects of care were individualised, and staff were highly skilled in providing emotional support.
• The service planned care to meet the needs of people who used the service, took account of women’s needs, and made it easy for people to give feedback. People could access the service flexibly.
• The service had an overarching vision that focused on the unique needs of each individual who used the service. Staff were clear about their roles and accountabilities. The service engaged well with women to plan and manage services and staff were committed to improving services continually.

Updated 11 January 2024

We rated this service as good because it was safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led.

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