GP surgery in Dorset
Yetminster Health Centre
Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, DT9 6LG
Scores 98 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 96% of patients say their experience is good and 96% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. 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 98
- Easy to get through on the phone99
- Easy to contact online100
- Good experience of getting in touch99
- Did not wait too long for the appointment90
Quality of care 97
- Patients rate the surgery as good98
- Patients got what they needed100
- Doctors and nurses listen97
- Patients trust the staff91
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done60
- Meets NHS clinical targets71
- Children vaccinated on time73
What patients say
114 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
96%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
96%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
-2
change since last year
2025: 98% · 2026: 96%
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 | 96% | 57% | 97% |
| Easy to contact via website | 99% | 58% | 96% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 84% | 54% | 90% |
| Reception staff helpful | 100% | 85% | 100% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 36% | 31% | 39% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 80% | 42% | 88% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 87% | 84% | 100% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 99% | 93% | 97% |
| Good experience of contacting | 97% | 73% | 97% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 89% | 57% | 96% |
| Waiting time was about right | 87% | 69% | 91% |
| Remote appointment | 10% | 26% | 6% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 98% | 87% | 99% |
| Treated with care and concern | 97% | 86% | 100% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 85% | 75% | 91% |
| Had all the information needed | 98% | 92% | 99% |
| Confidence and trust | 98% | 93% | 100% |
| Involved in decisions | 98% | 92% | 100% |
| Needs were met | 100% | 90% | 99% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 96% | 77% | 98% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 91% | 79% | 88% |
| Supported by local services | 87% | 70% | 90% |
| Discussed managing condition | 46% | 43% | 42% |
| Agreed a care plan | 41% | 46% | 53% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 114 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 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 24 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, DT9 6LG
- Phone
- 01935 872530
- [email protected]
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Sherborne Area PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J81017 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Sherborne School Health Centre
- 26 Acreman Street, Sherborne, DT9 3NX
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- High-back waiting room chairs
- Off-site car parking nearby
- Pharmacy
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
- Translation services
- Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 28 November 2016
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 | 18.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 9.1% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 10.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 8.2% | 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) | 71% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 69% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 59% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 77% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 67% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yetminster Health Centrethis surgery | – | 98 | 96% | 96% | Yes |
| Penn Hill Surgery, YeovilYeovil, BA20 1SB | 4.0 miles | 39 | 49% | 74% | Yes |
| Diamond Health GroupYeovil, BA20 1UJ | 4.0 miles | 25 | 39% | 70% | Yes |
| Preston Grove Medical Centre, YeovilYeovil, BA20 2BQ | 4.4 miles | 28 | 53% | 74% | Yes |
| Oaklands SurgeryYeovil, BA21 5RL | 4.5 miles | 1 | 45% | 49% | Yes |
| The Apples Medical CentreSherborne, DT9 3DG | 4.8 miles | 85 | 81% | 88% | Yes |
| The Grove Medical CentreSherborne, DT9 4DL | 5.0 miles | 92 | 78% | 92% | Yes |
| West Coker SurgeryYeovil, BA22 9AH | 5.1 miles | 50 | 92% | 69% | Yes |
| Milborne Port SurgerySherborne, DT9 5FH | 6.9 miles | 94 | 90% | 92% | Yes |
| Cerne Abbas SurgeryDorchester, DT2 7JG | 7.4 miles | 91 | 96% | 91% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Yetminster Health Centre taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Yetminster Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01935 872530.
How do patients rate Yetminster Health Centre?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 96% of patients at Yetminster Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 96% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 98 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Yetminster Health Centre?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Yetminster Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 November 2016).
What are the opening times of Yetminster Health Centre?
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 24 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Yetminster Health Centre?
Call 01935 872530. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Church Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, DT9 6LG.
Does Yetminster Health Centre have a branch surgery?
Yes. Yetminster Health Centre also runs Sherborne School Health Centre (26 Acreman Street, Sherborne, DT9 3NX). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Yetminster Health Centre?
Around 4,670 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Sherborne Area 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.