About this practice

Highcliffe Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery located at 248 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5ET. The practice serves 15,334 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 20 September 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 82% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 7 percentage points above the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 12,787 appointments. 46% were face-to-face consultations, with 14% 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 (99%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (100%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (81%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 67%.

Other GP practices nearby include Coastal Medical Partnership (2.2 miles, CQC: Outstanding), Pes@Boots New Milton, Hampshire (2.2 miles), and Farmhouse Surgery (2.6 miles, CQC: Requires Improvement). Compare these practices side by side →