GP surgery in Bournemouth

The Panton Practice

14 Gervis Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3EG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good17,291 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 68% of patients say their experience is good and 49% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 12% of GP surgeries in England. 16th of 16 in Bournemouth Based on 102 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 20

  • Easy to get through on the phone27
  • Easy to contact online66
  • Good experience of getting in touch26
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment10

Quality of care 6

  • Patients rate the surgery as good16
  • Patients got what they needed21
  • Doctors and nurses listen4
  • Patients trust the staff18
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done3
  • Meets NHS clinical targets22
  • Children vaccinated on time21

What patients say

102 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

49%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

68%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 60% · 2026: 68%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone31%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away33%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week41%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)46%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 49% 57% 57%
Easy to contact via website 65% 58% 67%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 16% 31% 16%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 37%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 76% 84% 71%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 46% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 53% 69% 58%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 73% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 76% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 89% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 83% 92% 81%
Needs were met 86% 90% 81%
Overall
Overall experience good 68% 77% 60%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 50%
Supported by local services 46% 70% 49%
Discussed managing condition 32% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 50%

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.

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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 8 July 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
14 Gervis Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3EG
Phone
01202 411700
Website
www.thepantonpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Central Bournemouth PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J81072 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

St Leonards Road Surgery
20 St Leonards Road, Charminster, Bournemouth, BH8 8QN

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 30 April 2019

This rating is 7 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

17,291registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
81.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.0%15.2%
Diabetes3.9%7.9%
Asthma3.8%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression10.4%14.3%
Obesity7.7%13.9%
Smoking18.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4950%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6464%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)78%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check67%78%
Asthma: annual review48%66%

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Crescent Providence Surgery is 0.9 miles away, scores 44 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Panton Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Panton Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01202 411700.

How do patients rate The Panton Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at The Panton Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 49% 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 The Panton Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Panton Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 30 April 2019).

What are the opening times of The Panton Practice?

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 8 July 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Panton Practice?

Call 01202 411700 or visit its website, www.thepantonpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 14 Gervis Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3EG.

Does The Panton Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. The Panton Practice also runs St Leonards Road Surgery (20 St Leonards Road, Charminster, Bournemouth, BH8 8QN). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at The Panton Practice?

Around 17,291 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Central Bournemouth 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.