About this practice

Wareham Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PG. The practice serves 8,129 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 10 March 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 91% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 16 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 5,461 appointments. 57% were face-to-face consultations, with 3% 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 (97%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (97%), Smoking: smokers offered support and treatment (96%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 63%.

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