About this practice

St Richards Road Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at 227 St. Richards Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LF. The practice serves 10,396 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 6 July 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 72% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 3 percentage points below the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 4,472 appointments. The vast majority (90%) were face-to-face consultations, with 7% 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%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (93%), Smoking: smokers offered support and treatment (91%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 69%.

Other GP practices nearby include Deal Dermatology Clinic (0 miles), Ami Lodge - Thanet (0.5 miles), and Balmoral Surgery (1 miles, CQC: Outstanding). Compare these practices side by side →