About this practice

Westgate Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at 60 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent, CT8 8SN. The practice serves 9,943 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 3 October 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 85% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 10 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 5,631 appointments. 68% were face-to-face consultations, with 16% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (94%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (99%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (93%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 62%.

Other GP practices nearby include Victoria Red Unit, Westbrook House (0.9 miles), Victoria Green Unit, Westbrook House (0.9 miles), and Birchington Medical Centre (1.8 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →