GP surgery in Weymouth

Weymouth Bay Medical Practice

25 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding26,643 patients

Scores 87 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 71% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 87% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in Weymouth Based on 134 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 74

  • Easy to get through on the phone67
  • Easy to contact online90
  • Good experience of getting in touch91
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment43

Quality of care 96

  • Patients rate the surgery as good85
  • Patients got what they needed83
  • Doctors and nurses listen83
  • Patients trust the staff92
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done40
  • Meets NHS clinical targets84
  • Children vaccinated on time83

What patients say

134 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

71%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone57%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away76%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week41%
Were seen face to face74%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 71% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 78% 58% 68%
Easy to contact via NHS App 81% 54% 79%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 58% 31% 68%
Sees preferred clinician 82% 42% 83%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 96% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 83% 57% 83%
Waiting time was about right 69% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 26% 26% 14%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 96%
Treated with care and concern 96% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 90%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 96%
Needs were met 96% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 87% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 62%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 37%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:15am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:15am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:15am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:15am to 6:30pm
Friday8:15am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 31 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
25 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BY
Phone
01305 774466
Website
www.weymouthbaymedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Weymouth & Portland PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J81027 · NHS profile

Branch surgeries

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

Preston Road Surgery
102 Preston Road, Weymouth, DT3 6BB
Royal Crescent Surgery
25 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BY
The Dorchester RD Surgery
177-179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7LE

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 10 February 2023

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

26,643registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.0%15.2%
Diabetes8.4%7.9%
Asthma9.2%6.6%
COPD3.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.9%3.0%
Depression17.5%14.3%
Obesity12.7%13.9%
Smoking14.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Common questions

Is Weymouth Bay Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Weymouth Bay Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01305 774466.

How do patients rate Weymouth Bay Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at Weymouth Bay Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 71% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 87 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Weymouth Bay Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Weymouth Bay Medical Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 10 February 2023).

What are the opening times of Weymouth Bay Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 31 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Weymouth Bay Medical Practice?

Call 01305 774466 or visit its website, www.weymouthbaymedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 25 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BY.

Does Weymouth Bay Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Weymouth Bay Medical Practice also runs Preston Road Surgery (102 Preston Road, Weymouth, DT3 6BB) and Royal Crescent Surgery (25 Crescent Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BY) and The Dorchester RD Surgery (177-179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7LE). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Weymouth Bay Medical Practice?

Around 26,643 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Weymouth & Portland 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.