Group of surgeries
GP surgeries in Mid Dorset PCN
Mid Dorset PCN is a primary care network, which is a group of neighbouring GP surgeries that share staff and services. It has 8 NHS GP surgeries and around 51,996 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well above the England average. 7 surgeries are rated excellent and 0 poor. Ranked 45th of 1,078 groups of surgeries in England.
All 8 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Town | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milton Abbas SurgeryDT11 0AT | Blandford Forum | 100 | 99% | 99% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 2 | Puddletown SurgeryDT2 8FY | Dorchester | 98 | 99% | 97% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Cerne Abbas SurgeryDT2 7JG | Dorchester | 91 | 96% | 91% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Poundbury Doctors SurgeryDT1 2FD | Dorchester | 89 | 89% | 93% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Fordington SurgeryDT1 1LD | Dorchester | 88 | 99% | 94% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Queens Avenue SurgeryDT1 2EW | Dorchester | 83 | 86% | 87% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Prince of Wales SurgeryDT1 2FD | Dorchester | 81 | 79% | 96% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | Atrium Health CentreDT1 1QR | Dorchester | 38 | 65% | 73% | Good | Yes |
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How Mid Dorset PCN compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 87% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 67% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 90% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 74% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 92% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 96% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 91% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the highest-rated GP surgery in Mid Dorset PCN?
Milton Abbas Surgery has the highest GPScore in Mid Dorset PCN, 100 out of 100. 99% of its patients said their overall experience was good in the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey.
How easy is it to get through to a GP surgery in Mid Dorset PCN?
89% of patients in Mid Dorset PCN find it easy to get through to their surgery by phone. The England average is 57%. 92% say their overall experience is good (England 77%). On average score, Mid Dorset PCN ranks 45th of 1,078 groups of surgeries in England.
How many GP surgeries in Mid Dorset PCN are taking on new patients?
8 of the 8 surgeries in Mid Dorset PCN were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website. The table shows which ones, and each surgery page has a link to register online.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, the NHS Organisation Data Service and ONS postcode geography. Read how scores work.