About this practice

Wells Health Centre is an NHS GP surgery located at Bolts Close, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JP. The practice serves 3,286 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 20 December 2017. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Outstanding), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 91% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 16 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 2,157 appointments. The vast majority (89%) were face-to-face consultations, with 4% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (100%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (83%), Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (81%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 66%.