About this practice

Larksfield And Arlesey Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Larksfield & Arlesey Surgery, Arlesey Road, Hitchin, SG5 4HB. The practice serves 19,423 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 13 July 2017. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Requires Improvement), Caring (Good), Responsive (Inadequate), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 44% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 31 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 8,791 appointments. 67% were face-to-face consultations, with 11% 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 (82%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (81%), Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (82%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 60% and Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 65%.

Other GP practices nearby include The Birchwood And Sollershott Surgeries (2.4 miles), The Nevells Road Surgery (2.5 miles, CQC: Good), and The Garden City Surgery (2.6 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →