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GP surgeries in Poole
There are 11 NHS GP surgeries in Poole (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole), serving around 191,513 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 11 are taking on new patients. Ranked 232nd of 726 towns in England.
All 11 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Harvey Practice18 Kirkway, Broadstone, BH18 8EE | 93 | 90% | 90% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | The Hadleigh PracticeHadleigh Practice, Broadstone, BH18 8EE | 87 | 79% | 94% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Canford Heath Group Practice9 Mitchell Road, Poole, BH17 8UE | 86 | 91% | 90% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | The Birchwood PracticeNorthmead Drive, Poole, BH17 7XW | 81 | 82% | 89% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | The Newman Practice (Dr Newmans Surgery)The Surgery, Poole, BH15 2PG | 72 | 79% | 91% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Evergreen Oak Surgery43 Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0HU | 64 | 73% | 84% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Poole Town Surgery36 Parkstone Road, Poole, BH15 2PG | 53 | 57% | 83% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | The Rosemary Health Centre2 Rosemary Gardens, Poole, BH12 3HF | 36 | 48% | 82% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Shore MedicalMansfield Road, Poole, BH14 0DJ | 32 | 50% | 70% | Good | Yes |
| 10 | The Adam Practice306 Blandford Road, Poole, BH15 4JQ | 20 | 33% | 71% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 11 | Village SurgeryGillett Road, Poole, BH12 5BF | 8 | 50% | 61% | Good | Yes |
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How Poole compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 66% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 62% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 78% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 65% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 90% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 95% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 82% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Poole
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Poole?
The Harvey Practice has the highest GPScore in Poole, 93 out of 100 (grade A). 90% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Poole are taking on new patients?
11 of the 11 surgeries in Poole were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including The Harvey Practice, The Hadleigh Practice, Canford Heath Group Practice, The Birchwood Practice, The Newman Practice (Dr Newmans Surgery) and others. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Poole?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at surgeries in Poole said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 78% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Poole rated by inspectors?
11 of the 11 inspected surgeries in Poole are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.