GP surgery in Ferndown
Penny's Hill Practice
Ferndown Medical Centre, St. Marys Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB
Scores 85 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 74% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. 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 84
- Easy to get through on the phone72
- Easy to contact online76
- Good experience of getting in touch85
- Did not wait too long for the appointment78
Quality of care 80
- Patients rate the surgery as good88
- Patients got what they needed60
- Doctors and nurses listen75
- Patients trust the staff57
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done30
- Meets NHS clinical targets98
- Children vaccinated on time97
What patients say
117 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
74%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
91%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+6
change since last year
2025: 84% · 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 | 74% | 57% | 71% |
| Easy to contact via website | 69% | 58% | 67% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 67% | 54% | 57% |
| Reception staff helpful | 90% | 85% | 98% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 64% | 31% | 58% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 80% | 42% | 76% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 89% | 84% | 94% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 94% |
| Good experience of contacting | 88% | 73% | 86% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 86% | 57% | 66% |
| Waiting time was about right | 81% | 69% | 69% |
| Remote appointment | 19% | 26% | 24% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 92% | 87% | 88% |
| Treated with care and concern | 90% | 86% | 88% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 87% | 75% | 77% |
| Had all the information needed | 96% | 92% | 94% |
| Confidence and trust | 94% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 91% | 92% | 91% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% | 88% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 91% | 77% | 84% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 80% | 79% | 81% |
| Supported by local services | 69% | 70% | 75% |
| Discussed managing condition | 53% | 43% | 38% |
| Agreed a care plan | 55% | 46% | 41% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 117 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 20 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Ferndown Medical Centre, St. Marys Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB
- Phone
- 01202 897200
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.pennyshillpractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Wimborne & Ferndown PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J81061 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Documents available in large print
- Free NHS WiFi
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Sign language interpreter available in-person
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 13 March 2017
This rating is 9 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? | 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 | 24.0% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 8.2% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 9.0% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 7.3% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 77% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 75% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 69% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 73% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 58% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 80% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 54% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny's Hill Practicethis surgery | – | 85 | 74% | 91% | Yes |
| Orchid House SurgeryFerndown, BH22 9HB | under 0.1 miles | 86 | 79% | 90% | Yes |
| The Barcellos Family PracticeFerndown, BH22 8AZ | 1.1 miles | 85 | 83% | 93% | Yes |
| West Moors Village SurgeryFerndown, BH22 0JB | 1.6 miles | 42 | 71% | 76% | Yes |
| Kinson Road Medical CentreBournemouth, BH10 5EY | 2.4 miles | 27 | 59% | 71% | Yes |
| James Fisher Medical CentreBournemouth, BH9 3LQ | 3.2 miles | 41 | 64% | 79% | Yes |
| Moordown Medical CentreBournemouth, BH9 2XF | 3.3 miles | 72 | 81% | 85% | Yes |
| Talbot Medical CentreBournemouth, BH10 4BX | 3.7 miles | 21 | 51% | 70% | Yes |
| Denmark Road Medical CentreBournemouth, BH9 1PB | 3.9 miles | 25 | 58% | 73% | Yes |
| The Quarter Jack SurgeryWimborne, BH21 1AP | 3.9 miles | 59 | 50% | 81% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Penny's Hill Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Penny's Hill Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01202 897200.
How do patients rate Penny's Hill Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Penny's Hill Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 85 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Penny's Hill Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Penny's Hill Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 March 2017).
What are the opening times of Penny's Hill Practice?
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 20 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Penny's Hill Practice?
Call 01202 897200 or visit its website, www.pennyshillpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Ferndown Medical Centre, St. Marys Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB.
How many patients are registered at Penny's Hill Practice?
Around 7,484 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wimborne & Ferndown 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.