17 Bircherley Green, Hertford, SG14 1BN
17 Bircherley Green, Hertford, SG14 1BN
Lea Wharf Medical is an NHS GP surgery located at 17 Bircherley Green, Hertford, SG14 1BN. The practice serves 17,867 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 1 June 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 74% 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 10,609 appointments. 59% were face-to-face consultations, with 37% 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 (90%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (93%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (80%).
Other GP practices nearby include Hertford & Rurals Pcn Hub (0.2 miles), Upper Lea Valley Ext Access Hub (0.2 miles), and Hanscombe House Surgery (0.2 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →
The practice has maintained a 'Good' rating since its last full inspection. All five key areas meet the expected standards of care.
All five key areas meet the expected standards of care.
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