Bevan Community Benefit Society has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for its specialist GP practice in Leeds.
York Street Health Practice supports people facing some of the greatest barriers to healthcare. Following their latest inspection, the CQC has upgraded Bevan’s York Street Health Practice from Good to Outstanding. The practice was also rated Outstanding for being Safe, Caring and Responsive, with Effective and Well led rated Good.
Based in Leeds, the community-led organisation focuses on inclusion health — supporting people experiencing homelessness, refugees and people seeking asylum, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. Through a mix of GP services, targeted clinics and outreach, Bevan works to remove barriers such as language, trauma, stigma and unstable housing that can prevent people from getting timely healthcare.
Inspectors praised the services compassionate, person-centred approach and its ability to meet people where they are. The report highlights exceptional leadership, a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and innovative outreach models that reduce health inequalities and improve access to care.
Emma Perry, Chief Executive Officer of Bevan said:
“We are absolutely delighted that York Street Health Practice has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. This recognition reflects the compassion, dedication and exceptional professionalism of our teams, who go above and beyond every day to support people experiencing the greatest health inequalities.
“The CQC’s findings highlight what we do at Bevan everyday: our trauma‑informed, person‑centred approach, meaningful partnerships across the city, and a steadfast commitment to our ‘do not turn away’ ethos. Our work, from the Bevan Bus to migrant health, hospital in‑reach and outreach across Leeds, is driven by our belief that everyone deserves dignified, accessible and high‑quality care.
“I am immensely proud of our colleagues at York Street and grateful for the trust placed in us by the people and communities we serve. This rating is a testament to their resilience, innovation and compassion. It reflects the Bevan values lived across our organisation every day and how we strive to ensure health, hope and humanity for every person we support.”
Scott Darragh, Chair of Bevan added:
“This Outstanding rating is an exceptional achievement and one that speaks to the strength, integrity and purpose of Bevan. The Board is incredibly proud of the York Street team, whose work has consistently demonstrated what compassionate, inclusive and high‑quality healthcare looks like.
“The inspector’s report shows not only outstanding clinical practice, but also an organisation rooted in equity, partnership and innovation, whether through the Bevan Bus, our migrant health programmes, or our multi‑agency work to tackle homelessness and health inequalities across Leeds and beyond.
“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank every colleague, volunteer and partner who has contributed to this achievement. This result recognises Bevan’s unwavering commitment to creating a fairer, kinder health system, and we will continue to champion our approach to inclusion health as we grow and evolve.”
Leaders at Bevan say the organisation’s impact depends on close collaboration with frontline partners across the city, including homelessness services, voluntary organisations and local health providers. By combining clinical expertise with relationship-based support, the society aims to deliver care that is responsive to complex needs and rooted in equity.
Bevan Community Benefit Society continues to expand its inclusion health work across the region, positioning its specialist services as part of a broader push to create a fairer health system for some of Yorkshire’s most marginalised communities.
