About this practice

Bow Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Iter Cross, Bow, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6FB. The practice serves 5,935 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 4 February 2020. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Outstanding), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 84% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 9 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 2,912 appointments. 53% were face-to-face consultations, with 23% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (89%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (95%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (84%). Areas for monitoring include Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 62% and Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place at 58%.