About this practice

Central Surgery - Southchurch Blvd is an NHS GP surgery located at 27 Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 4UB. The practice serves 7,741 registered patients.

The practice holds a Requires Improvement rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), indicating areas where the practice needs to make changes, based on its most recent inspection on 4 March 2024. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Requires Improvement), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Requires Improvement), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 57% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 18 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 2,010 appointments. 77% were face-to-face consultations, with 22% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (80%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (95%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (99%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 70%.

Other GP practices nearby include Southend East Pcn Hub (0 miles), North Avenue Surgery (0.4 miles, CQC: Requires Improvement), and The Practice Northumberland Avenue (0.7 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →