Christchurch Family Medical Centre, North Street, Bristol, Avon, BS16 5SG
Christchurch Family Medical Centre, North Street, Bristol, Avon, BS16 5SG
The Downend Health Group is an NHS GP surgery located at Christchurch Family Medical Centre, North Street, Bristol, Avon, BS16 5SG. The practice serves 28,262 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 20 October 2025. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 68% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 7 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.
In December 2025, the practice delivered 12,112 appointments. 56% were face-to-face consultations, with 38% 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 (91%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (81%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (84%).
Other GP practices nearby include South Gloucestershire Cldt (0.9 miles), Vinney Green Sch (1 miles), and Fishponds Family Practice (1 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →
The practice has maintained a 'Good' rating since its last full inspection. All five key areas meet the expected standards of care.
All five key areas meet the expected standards of care.
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