GP surgery in Wimborne Minster
Walford Mill Medical Centre
Knobcrook Road, Wimborne, BH21 1NL
Scores 76 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 64% 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 66
- Easy to get through on the phone55
- Easy to contact online94
- Good experience of getting in touch94
- Did not wait too long for the appointment31
Quality of care 84
- Patients rate the surgery as good77
- Patients got what they needed63
- Doctors and nurses listen97
- Patients trust the staff75
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done84
- Meets NHS clinical targets59
- Children vaccinated on time66
What patients say
111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
64%
find the phone easy
above the England average (57%)
87%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+2
change since last year
2025: 85% · 2026: 87%
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 | 64% | 57% | 55% |
| Easy to contact via website | 82% | 58% | 77% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 72% | 54% | 74% |
| Reception staff helpful | 95% | 85% | 89% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 46% | 31% | 45% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 59% | 42% | 56% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 91% | 84% | 91% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 93% | 93% | 93% |
| Good experience of contacting | 93% | 73% | 73% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 75% | 57% | 61% |
| Waiting time was about right | 65% | 69% | 57% |
| Remote appointment | 11% | 26% | 19% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 98% | 87% | 93% |
| Treated with care and concern | 97% | 86% | 93% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 84% | 75% | 70% |
| Had all the information needed | 93% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 98% | 92% | 94% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% | 97% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 87% | 77% | 85% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 78% | 79% | 85% |
| Supported by local services | 79% | 70% | 85% |
| Discussed managing condition | 53% | 43% | 41% |
| Agreed a care plan | 52% | 46% | 35% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 111 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 1pm 2pm to 7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 11 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Knobcrook Road, Wimborne, BH21 1NL
- Phone
- 01202 886999
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.wimbornegp.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
- J81077 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Sturminster Marshall Branch Surgery
- Memorial Hall, Christchurch Close, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, BH21 4DH
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
Good
overall, from the inspection published 1 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 | 18.6% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 14.4% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 10.4% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 8.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 78% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 78% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 80% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 79% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 61% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 84% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 69% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walford Mill Medical Centrethis surgery | – | 76 | 64% | 87% | Yes |
| The Quarter Jack SurgeryWimborne, BH21 1AP | 0.6 miles | 59 | 50% | 81% | Yes |
| The Hadleigh PracticeBroadstone, BH18 8EE | 3.1 miles | 87 | 79% | 94% | Yes |
| The Harvey PracticeBroadstone, BH18 8EE | 3.1 miles | 93 | 90% | 90% | Yes |
| Orchid House SurgeryFerndown, BH22 9HB | 4.1 miles | 86 | 79% | 90% | Yes |
| Penny's Hill PracticeFerndown, BH22 9HB | 4.1 miles | 85 | 74% | 91% | Yes |
| The Birchwood PracticePoole, BH17 7XW | 4.5 miles | 81 | 82% | 89% | Yes |
| Canford Heath Group PracticePoole, BH17 8UE | 4.5 miles | 86 | 91% | 90% | Yes |
| West Moors Village SurgeryFerndown, BH22 0JB | 4.6 miles | 42 | 71% | 76% | Yes |
| Kinson Road Medical CentreBournemouth, BH10 5EY | 4.6 miles | 27 | 59% | 71% | Yes |
The Hadleigh Practice is 3.1 miles away, scores 87 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Walford Mill Medical Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Walford Mill Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01202 886999.
How do patients rate Walford Mill Medical Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Walford Mill Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 76 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Walford Mill Medical Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Walford Mill Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 1 March 2017).
What are the opening times of Walford Mill Medical Centre?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 7:30pm, 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 11 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Walford Mill Medical Centre?
Call 01202 886999 or visit its website, www.wimbornegp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Knobcrook Road, Wimborne, BH21 1NL.
Does Walford Mill Medical Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Walford Mill Medical Centre also runs Sturminster Marshall Branch Surgery (Memorial Hall, Christchurch Close, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne, BH21 4DH). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Walford Mill Medical Centre?
Around 7,874 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.