About this practice

The Heron Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at Heron Medical Practice, 161 Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5NF. The practice serves 17,919 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 29 August 2018. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Good). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 79% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 4 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 10,267 appointments. 64% were face-to-face consultations, with 30% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (98%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (80%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (80%).

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