West Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SN
West Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SN
Dunster & Porlock Surgeries is an NHS GP surgery located at West Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SN. The practice serves 8,093 registered patients.
The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 5 December 2018. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Outstanding), Responsive (Good), Well-led (Outstanding). In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 89% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 14 percentage points above the national average, placing it among the higher-performing practices in the area.
In December 2025, the practice delivered 4,239 appointments. The vast majority (87%) were face-to-face consultations, with 10% 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 (96%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (93%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (86%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 65%.
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The practice has maintained a 'Good' rating since its last full inspection. All five key areas meet the expected standards of care.
All five key areas meet the expected standards of care.
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