About this practice

The Derby Road Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at 52 Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN. The practice serves 19,558 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 11 November 2016. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 76% 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 6,097 appointments. 48% were face-to-face consultations, with 38% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (84%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (99%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (80%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 67%.

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