GP surgery in Bournemouth
Littledown Surgery
Harewood Crescent, Littledown, Bournemouth, BH7 7BU
Scores 72 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 66% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. 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 56
- Easy to get through on the phone59
- Easy to contact online45
- Good experience of getting in touch40
- Did not wait too long for the appointment68
Quality of care 88
- Patients rate the surgery as good90
- Patients got what they needed68
- Doctors and nurses listen91
- Patients trust the staff82
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done58
- Meets NHS clinical targets68
- Children vaccinated on time78
What patients say
102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
66%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
91%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+5
change since last year
2025: 86% · 2026: 91%
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 | 66% | 57% | 63% |
| Easy to contact via website | 56% | 58% | 62% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 57% | 54% | 66% |
| Reception staff helpful | 94% | 85% | 92% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 34% | 31% | 26% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 34% | 42% | 66% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 97% | 84% | 91% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 97% | 93% | 99% |
| Good experience of contacting | 72% | 73% | 81% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 71% | 57% | 60% |
| Waiting time was about right | 77% | 69% | 69% |
| Remote appointment | 18% | 26% | 18% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 95% | 87% | 95% |
| Treated with care and concern | 96% | 86% | 94% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 88% | 75% | 78% |
| Had all the information needed | 98% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 95% |
| Involved in decisions | 98% | 92% | 92% |
| Needs were met | 94% | 90% | 91% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 91% | 77% | 86% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 88% | 79% | 77% |
| Supported by local services | 78% | 70% | 77% |
| Discussed managing condition | 58% | 43% | 74% |
| Agreed a care plan | 43% | 46% | 51% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 102 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 1pm 2pm to 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 15 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Harewood Crescent, Littledown, Bournemouth, BH7 7BU
- Phone
- 01202 309500
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.littledownsurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Bournemouth East Collaborative PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J81067 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Pram park
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 11 August 2016
This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Good |
| Is it caring? | Outstanding |
| 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 | 13.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 10.8% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 6.9% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 73% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 80% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 77% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 79% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 50% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 79% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 63% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littledown Surgerythis surgery | – | 72 | 66% | 91% | Yes |
| Woodlea House SurgeryBournemouth, BH8 9NX | 0.7 miles | 37 | 61% | 82% | Yes |
| Crescent Providence SurgeryBournemouth, BH1 4HA | 1.1 miles | 44 | 61% | 77% | Yes |
| St Albans Medical CentreBournemouth, BH8 9EW | 1.2 miles | 85 | 79% | 94% | Yes |
| Shelley Manor Holdenhurst Medical CentreBournemouth, BH5 1LX | 1.2 miles | 23 | 48% | 71% | Yes |
| Beaufort Road SurgeryBournemouth, BH6 5AJ | 1.2 miles | 68 | 71% | 81% | Yes |
| Southbourne PracticeBournemouth, BH6 5BF | 1.3 miles | 69 | 56% | 94% | Yes |
| The Marine & Oakridge PartnershipBournemouth, BH6 3DB | 1.8 miles | 63 | 74% | 85% | Yes |
| James Fisher Medical CentreBournemouth, BH9 3LQ | 1.8 miles | 41 | 64% | 79% | Yes |
| Grove SurgeryChristchurch, BH23 2FQ | 1.9 miles | 66 | 71% | 81% | Yes |
St Albans Medical Centre is 1.2 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Littledown Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Littledown Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01202 309500.
How do patients rate Littledown Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Littledown Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 72 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Littledown Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Littledown Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 August 2016).
What are the opening times of Littledown Surgery?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 8:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 15 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Littledown Surgery?
Call 01202 309500 or visit its website, www.littledownsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Harewood Crescent, Littledown, Bournemouth, BH7 7BU.
How many patients are registered at Littledown Surgery?
Around 6,170 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Bournemouth East Collaborative 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.