GP surgery in Sidmouth
Sid Valley Practice
The Beacon Medical Practice, Sedemuda Road, Sidmouth, EX10 9YA
Scores 59 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 50% 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 38
- Easy to get through on the phone29
- Easy to contact online96
- Good experience of getting in touch53
- Did not wait too long for the appointment21
Quality of care 83
- Patients rate the surgery as good60
- Patients got what they needed82
- Doctors and nurses listen83
- Patients trust the staff88
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done75
- Meets NHS clinical targets83
- Children vaccinated on time80
What patients say
101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
50%
find the phone easy
below the England average (57%)
82%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
-5
change since last year
2025: 87% · 2026: 82%
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 | 50% | 57% | 45% |
| Easy to contact via website | 85% | 58% | 62% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 84% | 54% | 51% |
| Reception staff helpful | 91% | 85% | 93% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 35% | 42% | 46% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 87% | 84% | 96% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 93% | 93% | 96% |
| Good experience of contacting | 76% | 73% | 81% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 66% | 57% | 59% |
| Waiting time was about right | 60% | 69% | 63% |
| Remote appointment | 28% | 26% | 15% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 94% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 93% | 86% | 92% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 83% | 75% | 71% |
| Had all the information needed | 98% | 92% | 90% |
| Confidence and trust | 98% | 93% | 93% |
| Involved in decisions | 99% | 92% | 92% |
| Needs were met | 96% | 90% | 92% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 82% | 77% | 87% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 86% | 79% | 72% |
| Supported by local services | 88% | 70% | 74% |
| Discussed managing condition | 44% | 43% | 40% |
| Agreed a care plan | 52% | 46% | 30% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 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 | 8am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 5 September 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- The Beacon Medical Practice, Sedemuda Road, Sidmouth, EX10 9YA
- Phone
- 01395 512601
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Honiton/Ottery/Sid Valley (Hosms) PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- L83067 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Sidmouth Hospital
- Victoria Cottage Hospital, Sidmouth, EX10 8EW
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Children’s play area
- Disabled car parking
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Lift
- Pharmacy
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
- Wheelchair access throughout
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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 | 23.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 11.1% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 8.9% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 76% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 79% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 75% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 93% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 77% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 60% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 62% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 75% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sid Valley Practicethis surgery | – | 59 | 50% | 82% | Yes |
| Coleridge Medical CentreOttery St. Mary, EX11 1EQ | 3.9 miles | 36 | 46% | 81% | Yes |
| Budleigh Salterton Medical PracticeBudleigh Salterton, EX9 6LS | 5.9 miles | 74 | 70% | 86% | Yes |
| Woodbury SurgeryExeter, EX5 1NZ | 6.9 miles | 100 | 95% | 94% | Yes |
| Honiton SurgeryHoniton, EX14 2NY | 7.1 miles | 52 | 40% | 77% | Yes |
| Seaton & Colyton Medical PracticeSeaton, EX12 2DU | 7.7 miles | 94 | 79% | 91% | Yes |
| Townsend House Medical CentreSeaton, EX12 2RY | 7.7 miles | 53 | 52% | 83% | Yes |
| Cranbrook Medical PracticeExeter, EX5 7DR | 8.1 miles | 11 | 51% | 68% | Yes |
| Rolle Medical PartnershipExmouth, EX8 2JF | 8.6 miles | 69 | 62% | 87% | Yes |
| Haldon House SurgeryExmouth, EX8 1DQ | 9.2 miles | 92 | 90% | 95% | Yes |
Budleigh Salterton Medical Practice is 5.9 miles away, scores 74 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Sid Valley Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Sid Valley Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01395 512601.
How do patients rate Sid Valley Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Sid Valley Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 50% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 59 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Sid Valley Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Sid Valley Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 July 2026).
What are the opening times of Sid Valley Practice?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 5 September 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Sid Valley Practice?
Call 01395 512601. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Beacon Medical Practice, Sedemuda Road, Sidmouth, EX10 9YA.
Does Sid Valley Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Sid Valley Practice also runs Sidmouth Hospital (Victoria Cottage Hospital, Sidmouth, EX10 8EW). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Sid Valley Practice?
Around 14,920 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Honiton/Ottery/Sid Valley (Hosms) PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Devon 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.