About this practice

Litchdon Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery located at Landkey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9LL. The practice serves 16,778 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 18 December 2019. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 82% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 7 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 9,223 appointments. 48% 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 (92%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (89%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (88%).

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