About this practice

Alvaston Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery located at 14 Boulton Lane, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0GE. The practice serves 12,696 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 24 February 2020. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 73% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 5,944 appointments. 62% were face-to-face consultations, with 19% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (83%), Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (98%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (89%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 58% and Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 65%.

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