About this practice

Fern House Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Fern House, 125-129 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BH. The practice serves 17,140 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 12 November 2015. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 76% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 8,180 appointments. 74% were face-to-face consultations, with 25% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (92%), Dementia: care plan reviewed in preceding 12 months (95%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (98%).

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