Dorset's best and worst GP practices rated in survey

The GP Patient Survey has revealed Dorset's best and worst doctor's surgeries in 2023, according to residents who rely on their services.  

Dorset GPs have scored higher than the national average on patients' overall experience of services, with 80 per cent responding good or very good.   

Nearly 9,000 people took part in the survey, which provides vital feedback on the quality of care and service of general practices.  

Of the participants, 96 per cent had confidence in the healthcare professional they saw or spoke to.

Meanwhile, 88 per cent found their receptionist helpful or very helpful. 

Corfe Castle Surgery, Milton Abbas Surgery and Cern Abbas Surgery all took the spot for the top three practices rating 'good' or 'very good' in overall experience. 

The surgeries rating the lowest with 'very poor' scored on overall experience were Wyke Regis & Lanehouse Medical Practice, Royal Manor Health Centre and Christchurch Medical Practice. 

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Dr Forbes Watson, chair of the Dorset general practice alliance, said: “Thank you to all the incredible general practice staff across the county, for your dedication, compassion and expertise.  

“These results show your efforts and commitment to providing exceptional care makes a world of difference to the lives of so many people in Dorset. 

“From the doctors and nurses, to the physiotherapists, paramedics, healthcare assistants, receptionists and social prescribers.  

“To everyone working in the general practice teams now. Your collective work is vital in providing comprehensive, holistic care.  

“We are grateful of the impact you make in improving the health and wellbeing of the people in Dorset. 

“Thank you to the public for your continuous support and valuable feedback that aids in refining the general practice services that we provide.” 

Top 10 GPs in Dorset rated ‘good’ or ‘very good’ in overall experience:  

CORFE CASTLE SURGERY – 99%  

MILTON ABBAS SURGERY - 98%  

CERNE ABBAS SURGERY - 98%  

PUDDLETOWN SURGERY - 96%  

YETMINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE - 96%  

STOUR SURGERY - 95%  

THE CRANBORNE PRACTICE - 95%  

QUEENS AVENUE SURGERY - 95%  

WAREHAM SURGERY - 94%  

WALFORD MILL MEDICAL CENTRE - 94% 

Lowest scoring GPs with ‘very poor’ scored on overall experience: This is the percentage of people who scored 'very poor' in their response. 

WYKE REGIS & LANEHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE - 13% 

ROYAL MANOR HEALTH CARE - 10% 

CHRISTCHURCH MEDICAL PRACTICE - 9% 

WOODLEA HOUSE SURGERY - 8% 

BLACKMORE VALE PARTNERSHIP - 7% 

SHELLEY MANOR HOLDENHURST MEDICAL CENTRE - 7% 

VILLAGE SURGERY - 7% 

THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE - 7% 

DENMARK ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE - 6% 

HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE - 6% 

Full list of GP scores in Dorset with rating 'good' or 'very good' in overall experience:

CORFE CASTLE SURGERY - 99% 

MILTON ABBAS SURGERY - 98% 

CERNE ABBAS SURGERY     - 98% 

PUDDLETOWN SURGERY - 96% 

YETMINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE - 96% 

STOUR SURGERY - 95% 

THE CRANBORNE PRACTICE - 95% 

QUEENS AVENUE SURGERY - 95% 

WAREHAM SURGERY - 94% 

WALFORD MILL MEDICAL CENTRE - 94% 

ROYAL CRESCENT SURGERY - 94% 

THE ROSEMARY HEALTH CTR - 93% 

THE DORCHESTER RD SURGERY - 93% 

BERE REGIS SURGERY - 93% 

THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE - 92% 

LITTLEDOWN SURGERY - 92% 

POOLE TOWN SURGERY - 92% 

CROSS ROAD SURGERY - 90% 

POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY - 90% 

THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE - 90% 

THE PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY - 89% 

THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE - 89% 

FORDINGTON SURGERY - 88% 

THE HARVEY PRACTICE - 87% 

THE APPLES MEDICAL CENTRE - 87% 

THE HADLEIGH PRACTICE - 87% 

GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE - 87% 

THE VERWOOD SURGERY - 87% 

MALTHOUSE MEADOWS SURGERY - 86% 

THE BRIDGES MEDICAL CTR. - 85% 

HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE - 85% 

ORCHID HOUSE SURGERY - 85% 

SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE – 84% 

PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE    - 84% 

DR NEWMAN - 84% 

WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE - 84% 

LYME BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE - 83% 

ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE - 83% 

ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE - 83% 

EVERGREEN OAK SURGERY - 83% 

FARMHOUSE SURGERY - 82% 

THE OLD DISPENSARY - 82% 

BEAUFORT ROAD SURGERY - 81% 

THE BANKS & BEARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE - 81% 

LIFEBOAT QUAY MEDICAL CENTRE - 80% 

CANFORD HEATH GROUP PRACTICE     - 80% 

SOUTHBOURNE PRACTICE - 79% 

KINSON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE - 79% 

SANDFORD SURGERY - 78% 

TALBOT MEDICAL CENTRE - 78% 

CRESCENT PROVIDENCE SURGERY - 78% 

WEST MOORS VILLAGE SURGERY - 77% 

THE ADAM PRACTICE - 77% 

MOORDOWN MEDICAL CENTRE - 77% 

QUARTERJACK SURGERY - 77% 

THE MARINE & OAKRIDGE PARTNERSHIP - 77% 

THE WELLBRIDGE PRACTICE - 77% 

SHELLEY MANOR HOLDENHURST MEDICAL CENTRE - 75% 

THE PANTON PRACTICE - 75% 

BLACKMORE VALE PARTNERSHIP - 74% 

GROVE SURGERY - 73% 

WOODLEA HOUSE SURGERY - 73% 

WINTON HEALTH CENTRE - 71% 

JAMES FISHER MEDICAL CENTRE - 71% 

DENMARK ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE - 71% 

BARTON HOUSE MED PRACTICE – 71% 

SHORE MEDICAL - 69% 

AMMONITE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP - 68% 

CHRISTCHURCH MEDICAL PRACTICE - 68% 

ROYAL MANOR HEALTH CARE - 65% 

THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE - 62% 

VILLAGE SURGERY - 61% 

WYKE REGIS & LANEHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE - 51%