About this practice

Highwoods Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SR. The practice serves 7,725 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 15 July 2022. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Requires Improvement). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 80% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 5 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 2,800 appointments. 71% were face-to-face consultations, with 26% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (81%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (87%), Smoking: smokers offered support and treatment (97%). Areas for monitoring include Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months at 67% and Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened at 70%.

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