GP surgery in Somerset

Exmoor Medical Centre

Oldberry House, Fishers Mead, Dulverton, TA22 9EN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding3,902 patients

Scores 97 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 93% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 97% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 9 in Somerset West and Taunton Based on 105 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

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 95

  • Easy to get through on the phone97
  • Easy to contact online48
  • Good experience of getting in touch92
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment95

Quality of care 97

  • Patients rate the surgery as good91
  • Patients got what they needed72
  • Doctors and nurses listen78
  • Patients trust the staff93
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done68
  • Meets NHS clinical targets65
  • Children vaccinated on time70

What patients say

105 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

93%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away64%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week18%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 93% 57% 96%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 75%
Easy to contact via NHS App 86% 54% 86%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 69% 42% 63%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 98% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 91% 73% 87%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 81% 57% 79%
Waiting time was about right 91% 69% 92%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 78%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 96%
Needs were met 94% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 88%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 39%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 105 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 15 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Oldberry House, Fishers Mead, Dulverton, TA22 9EN
Phone
01398 323333
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.exmoormedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
West Somerset PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L85003 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • 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

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 1 July 2022

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,902registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
86.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma7.8%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease5.3%3.0%
Depression12.9%14.3%
Obesity15.1%13.9%
Smoking10.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6473%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target88%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check62%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Exmoor Medical Centrethis surgery9793%92%Yes
Castle Place PracticeTiverton, EX16 6NP9.2 miles4152%76%Yes
Amicus HealthTiverton, EX16 6NJ9.6 miles8864%94%Yes
Lister House PartnershipTaunton, TA4 2BF10.0 miles4669%80%Yes
Dunster & Porlock SurgeriesMinehead, TA24 6SN10.8 miles9392%91%Yes
Sampford Peverell SurgeryTiverton, EX16 7BJ10.9 miles5163%79%Yes
Amicus Health - Mid Devon SitesTiverton, EX16 8EZ11.0 miles9291%93%Yes
Minehead Medical CentreMinehead, TA24 5DL11.8 miles325%60%Yes
South Molton Medical CentreSouth Molton, EX36 3BZ12.6 miles5154%81%Yes
West Somerset HealthcareTaunton, TA4 4QE13.0 miles8878%90%Yes

Common questions

Is Exmoor Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Exmoor Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01398 323333.

How do patients rate Exmoor Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Exmoor Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 93% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 97 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Exmoor Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Exmoor Medical Centre as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 1 July 2022).

What are the opening times of Exmoor Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 15 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Exmoor Medical Centre?

Call 01398 323333 or visit its website, www.exmoormedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Oldberry House, Fishers Mead, Dulverton, TA22 9EN.

How many patients are registered at Exmoor Medical Centre?

Around 3,902 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West Somerset PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Somerset 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.