Barton House Medical Practice, Beaminster: patient reviews and CQC rating
Barton House Medical Practice is a GP practice in Beaminster with 4,932 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 84% of its patients described their overall experience as good, against 77% across England (Dorset: 80%). The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, in a report published in May 2018. It has 3.6 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, or 1,370 patients per GP.
Latest data: September 2026. Patient survey 2026; registered patients September 2026; appointments to August 2026.
What patients say about Barton House Medical Practice
Its best result against England is the share who said their needs were met at their last appointment: 98%, above the England figure of 90%. Its weakest is the share who said the wait for their last appointment was about right: 61%, against 69% across England. Of the 11 results in the table, 3 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error, and 8 within it.
55% found it easy to get through by phone (England: 57%). The overall experience result is 4 points higher than in 2025 (80%). 113 patients answered the survey (response rate 42%).
| Survey question | Barton House Medical Practice | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 84% | 80% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 55% | 63% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 61% | 65% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 49% | 55% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 83% | 88% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 74% | 77% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 61% | 67% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 93% | 89% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 93% | 88% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 98% | 94% | 93% |
| Needs met | 98% | 92% | 90% |
In the Friends and Family Test for July 2026, 97% of 182 responses rated the practice good or very good (England: 92%).
CQC's overall rating for Barton House Medical Practice is Good, published in May 2018. All 5 key questions are rated Good. It held the same rating in the report before (November 2015).
| Key question | Rating |
|---|---|
| Safe | Good |
| Well-led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
4,932 patients were registered at Barton House Medical Practice in September 2026, down 1.4% on a year earlier (England: down 1.1%).
41% of its patients are aged 65 or over, against 19% across England. With 3.6 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, there are 1,370 patients per GP, fewer than the England figure of 2,171 and Dorset's 1,904. The practice also has 2.1 nurses and 1.3 other clinical staff such as pharmacists and physiotherapists (full-time equivalent).
| Year | Qualified GPs (FTE) | All GPs incl. trainees (FTE) |
|---|---|---|
| August 2023 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| August 2024 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| August 2025 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| August 2026 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
From June 2026 to August 2026 the practice recorded 2,496 appointments a month, or 506 per 1,000 registered patients (England: 510). 92% were face to face (England: 63%). 25% took place on the day they were booked and 18% more than 28 days after booking (England: 45% and 5%).
37% were with a GP rather than another member of the practice team. 4% of booked patients did not attend.
| Measure | Barton House Medical Practice | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 506 | 612 | 510 |
| Face to face | 92% | 63% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 25% | 43% | 45% |
| More than 28 days after booking | 18% | 10% | 5% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Compared with England, the practice has a higher share of patients on its registers for palliative or supportive care needs (1.4% against 0.6%), atrial fibrillation (5.0% against 2.2%) and heart failure (2.4% against 1.1%). The practice's patients live in areas with an average deprivation score of 20.6 (England: 21.8; higher is more deprived). Life expectancy for its patients' neighbourhoods is 86.0 years for women and 81.4 for men (England: 83.0 and 79.1).
| Condition register | Age group | Practice (2024/25) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 24.5% | 15.2% |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.2% | 14.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| Cancer | All ages | 8.1% | 3.8% |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 6.2% | 3.0% |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 5.0% | 2.2% |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Heart failure | All ages | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| COPD | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Screening coverage | Period | Practice | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel cancer screening (aged 60 to 74) | 2024/25 | 83.0% | 72.9% |
| Breast cancer screening (women aged 53 to 70) | 2024/25 | 77.0% | 72.2% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 25 to 49) | 2023/24 | 78.0% | 67.5% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 50 to 64) | 2023/24 | 80.5% | 74.9% |
Barton House Medical Practice, Barton House, Beaminster, DT8 3EQ. Phone: 01308 861938. Website: www.bartonhousemedicalpractice.co.uk.
| Nearby practice | Distance | Overall experience good |
|---|---|---|
| Bridport Medical Centre | 8.6 km | 65% |
| Symphony South Healthcare | 9.0 km | 71% |
| West Coker Surgery | 12.8 km | 69% |
| Yetminster Health Centre | 14.7 km | 96% |
| Hendford Lodge Medical Centre | 15.9 km | 70% |
- Bridport Medical Centre (65% overall experience good)
- Lyme Bay Medical Practice (85% overall experience good)
How do patients rate Barton House Medical Practice?
In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients described their overall experience of Barton House Medical Practice as good, against 77% across England. 55% found it easy to get through by phone.
How many patients are registered at Barton House Medical Practice?
4,932 patients were registered in September 2026, down 1.4% on a year earlier.
What is Barton House Medical Practice's CQC rating?
Good overall, published in May 2018.
How many GPs does Barton House Medical Practice have?
3.6 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs (4 qualified GPs by headcount), which is 1,370 patients per GP against 2,171 across England.
Are appointments at Barton House Medical Practice face to face?
92% of appointments from June 2026 to August 2026 were face to face, against 63% across England.
What is Barton House Medical Practice's phone number?
01308 861938.