About this practice

Combs Ford Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Combs Lane, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2SY. The practice serves 9,316 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 8 September 2016. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Outstanding). 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 4,213 appointments. 62% were face-to-face consultations, with 28% 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 (91%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (81%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (82%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 64%.

Other GP practices nearby include Stowhealth (1 miles, CQC: Good), Suffolk Community Nurses (Stow Lodge) (1.3 miles), and Suffolk Community Nurses (Stow Lodge) (1.3 miles). Compare these practices side by side →