About this practice

The Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Factory Lane West, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1EX. The practice serves 17,025 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 21 January 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 56% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 19 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 6,583 appointments. The vast majority (85%) were face-to-face consultations, with 8% 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 (93%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (82%), Smoking: smokers offered support and treatment (97%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 57% and Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 57%.

Other GP practices nearby include Halstead Hospital Ward (0.5 miles), and The Pump House Surgery (2.6 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →