About this practice

The Adam Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at 306 Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4JQ. The practice serves 39,296 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 29 March 2019. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 72% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 3 percentage points below the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 29,443 appointments. 56% were face-to-face consultations, with 11% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (93%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (81%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (86%).

Other GP practices nearby include Medical Centre (0.7 miles), Lifeboat Quay Medical Centre (1.1 miles), and The Birchwood Practice (1.4 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →