About this practice

Milton Abbas Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Catherines Well, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0AT. The practice serves 5,004 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 22 September 2016. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Outstanding), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 94% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 19 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 2,802 appointments. 73% were face-to-face consultations, with 13% 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 (97%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (80%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (82%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 66%.