About this practice

Sutherland Lodge Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at 115 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7PY. The practice serves 9,907 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 2 December 2019. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Requires Improvement), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 52% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 23 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 5,742 appointments. The vast majority (83%) were face-to-face consultations, with 12% 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 (83%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (92%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (82%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 68%.

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