About this practice

Caradoc Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Station Approach, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex, CO13 9JT. The practice serves 8,833 registered patients.

The practice holds an Inadequate rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and may be under special measures, based on its most recent inspection on 10 October 2019. 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 4,879 appointments. 77% were face-to-face consultations, with 19% 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 (91%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (93%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 59%.

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