About this practice

Silton Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at The Surgery, Gillingham Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5DF. The practice serves 2,393 registered patients.

The practice holds an Outstanding rating — the highest possible — from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), based on its most recent inspection on 8 November 2016. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 97% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 22 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 1,089 appointments. The vast majority (80%) were face-to-face consultations, with 18% 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 (89%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (80%), Mental health: comprehensive care plan in place (92%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 60% and Hypertension: blood pressure ≤ 140/90 (under 80) at 59%.

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