GP surgery in Bridport
Ammonite Health Partnership
Bridport Medical Centre, West Allington, Bridport, DT6 5BN
Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 65% of patients say their experience is good and 32% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.
How the score breaks down
Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works
Getting an appointment 12
- Easy to get through on the phone7
- Easy to contact online56
- Good experience of getting in touch14
- Did not wait too long for the appointment20
Quality of care 14
- Patients rate the surgery as good11
- Patients got what they needed7
- Doctors and nurses listen49
- Patients trust the staff26
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done22
- Meets NHS clinical targets35
- Children vaccinated on time78
What patients say
124 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
32%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
65%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
-18
change since last year
2025: 83% · 2026: 65%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 32% | 57% | 44% |
| Easy to contact via website | 60% | 58% | 62% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 42% | 54% | 65% |
| Reception staff helpful | 90% | 85% | 89% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 30% | 31% | 37% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 34% | 42% | 34% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 80% | 84% | 96% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 89% | 93% | 90% |
| Good experience of contacting | 61% | 73% | 74% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 38% | 57% | 41% |
| Waiting time was about right | 60% | 69% | 70% |
| Remote appointment | 24% | 26% | 17% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 88% | 87% | 95% |
| Treated with care and concern | 78% | 86% | 92% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 55% | 75% | 76% |
| Had all the information needed | 90% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 90% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 94% | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 82% | 90% | 95% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 65% | 77% | 83% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 89% | 79% | 74% |
| Supported by local services | 74% | 70% | 68% |
| Discussed managing condition | 51% | 43% | 44% |
| Agreed a care plan | 33% | 46% | 41% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 124 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 4 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Bridport Medical Centre, West Allington, Bridport, DT6 5BN
- Phone
- 01308 421896
- Website
- www.ammonitehealth.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Jurassic Coast PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J81076 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Ammonite Health Partnership (Maiden Newton Surgery)
- Pound Piece, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, DT2 0DB
- Ammonite Health Partnership (Tunnel Road Surgery)
- 24 Tunnel Road, Beaminster, DT8 3AB
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Good |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Good |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 19.5% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 15.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.4% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 12.9% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 69% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 70% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 62% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 77% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 68% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 59% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 72% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 59% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonite Health Partnershipthis surgery | – | 12 | 32% | 65% | Yes |
| Barton House Medical PracticeBeaminster, DT8 3EQ | 5.4 miles | 61 | 55% | 84% | Yes |
| Lyme Bay Medical PracticeLyme Regis, DT7 3LS | 7.8 miles | 71 | 82% | 85% | Yes |
| Symphony South HealthcareCrewkerne, TA18 8BX | 10.2 miles | 16 | 34% | 71% | Yes |
| Axminster Medical PracticeAxminster, EX13 5AG | 10.6 miles | 97 | 85% | 92% | Yes |
| Ariel HealthcareChard, TA20 2EW | 12.8 miles | 16 | 32% | 68% | Yes |
| West Coker SurgeryYeovil, BA22 9AH | 13.3 miles | 50 | 92% | 69% | Yes |
| Seaton & Colyton Medical PracticeSeaton, EX12 2DU | 13.5 miles | 94 | 79% | 91% | Yes |
| Townsend House Medical CentreSeaton, EX12 2RY | 13.5 miles | 53 | 52% | 83% | Yes |
| Poundbury Doctors SurgeryDorchester, DT1 2FD | 13.7 miles | 89 | 89% | 93% | Yes |
Barton House Medical Practice is 5.4 miles away, scores 61 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Ammonite Health Partnership taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Ammonite Health Partnership was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01308 421896.
How do patients rate Ammonite Health Partnership?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 65% of patients at Ammonite Health Partnership said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 32% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Ammonite Health Partnership?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Ammonite Health Partnership as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 May 2026).
What are the opening times of Ammonite Health Partnership?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 4 January 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Ammonite Health Partnership?
Call 01308 421896 or visit its website, www.ammonitehealth.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Bridport Medical Centre, West Allington, Bridport, DT6 5BN.
Does Ammonite Health Partnership have a branch surgery?
Yes. Ammonite Health Partnership also runs Ammonite Health Partnership (Maiden Newton Surgery) (Pound Piece, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, DT2 0DB) and Ammonite Health Partnership (Tunnel Road Surgery) (24 Tunnel Road, Beaminster, DT8 3AB). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Ammonite Health Partnership?
Around 24,371 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Jurassic Coast PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Dorset NHS area.
Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.