About this practice

Lostwithiel Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at North Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0EF. The practice serves 5,336 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 5 April 2018. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Outstanding), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 90% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 15 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 3,250 appointments. 56% were face-to-face consultations, with 44% 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 (86%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (89%), Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (98%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 58%.