About this practice

Wootton Vale And Shortstown Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at Wootton Vale Hlth Liv Ctr, Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JJ. The practice serves 18,192 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 3 November 2016. CQC rated the practice as: Safe (Good), Effective (Good), Caring (Good), Responsive (Outstanding), Well-led (Good). 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 12,420 appointments. 39% were face-to-face consultations, with 5% 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 (94%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (99%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (81%).

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