GP surgery in Bournemouth

Woodlea House Surgery

2a Bradpole Road, Strouden Park, Bournemouth, BH8 9NX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,708 patients

Scores 37 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 61% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 37% of GP surgeries in England. 9th of 16 in Bournemouth Based on 104 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 38

  • Easy to get through on the phone48
  • Easy to contact online82
  • Good experience of getting in touch38
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment20

Quality of care 38

  • Patients rate the surgery as good60
  • Patients got what they needed13
  • Doctors and nurses listen27
  • Patients trust the staff41
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done12
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time48

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone62%
Had their call answered straight away12%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away60%

The appointment

Were seen the same day13%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face52%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)65%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 61% 57% 51%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 61%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 80%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 30%
Sees preferred clinician 33% 42% 33%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 59%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 57%
Remote appointment 48% 26% 48%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 75%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 61%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 82%
Needs were met 84% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 68% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 82% 70% 65%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 34% 46% 38%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Tuesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Wednesday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Thursday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
Friday8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 31 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2a Bradpole Road, Strouden Park, Bournemouth, BH8 9NX
Phone
01202 300903
Email
[email protected]
Website
southcoastmedicalgroup.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Coastal Medical Group PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J81633 · 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
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 16 March 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

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

6,708registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.7%15.2%
Diabetes8.8%7.9%
Asthma8.4%6.6%
COPD3.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.7%3.0%
Depression12.7%14.3%
Obesity13.5%13.9%
Smoking16.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target60%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

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Littledown Surgery is 0.7 miles away, scores 72 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Woodlea House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Woodlea House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01202 300903.

How do patients rate Woodlea House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Woodlea House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 37 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Woodlea House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Woodlea House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 March 2020).

What are the opening times of Woodlea House Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 31 July 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Woodlea House Surgery?

Call 01202 300903 or visit its website, southcoastmedicalgroup.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2a Bradpole Road, Strouden Park, Bournemouth, BH8 9NX.

How many patients are registered at Woodlea House Surgery?

Around 6,708 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Coastal Medical Group 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.