Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw, Taunton: patient reviews and CQC rating
Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw is a GP practice in Taunton with 6,333 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 92% of its patients described their overall experience as good, above the England figure of 77% (Somerset: 79%). The Care Quality Commission rates it Good overall, in a report published in July 2015. It has 3.0 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, or 2,113 patients per GP.
Latest data: September 2026. Patient survey 2026; registered patients September 2026; appointments to August 2026.
What patients say about Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw
Its best result against England is the share who found it easy to contact the practice using the NHS App: 79%, above the England figure of 54%. Its result closest to England is the share who said the wait for their last appointment was about right: 71%, against 69% across England. Of the 11 results in the table, 7 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error, and 4 within it.
On overall experience it is 4th of the 12 practices in Taunton with 50 or more responses. 77% found it easy to get through by phone (England: 57%). The overall experience result is 6 points higher than in 2025 (86%). 124 patients answered the survey (response rate 32%).
| Survey question | Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 92% | 79% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 77% | 60% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 72% | 61% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 79% | 59% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 100% | 87% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 87% | 75% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 71% | 70% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 92% | 89% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 92% | 88% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 99% | 94% | 93% |
| Needs met | 96% | 91% | 90% |
In the Friends and Family Test for July 2026, 97% of 186 responses rated the practice good or very good (England: 92%).
CQC's overall rating for Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw is Good, published in July 2015. All 5 key questions are rated Good.
| Key question | Rating |
|---|---|
| Safe | Good |
| Well-led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
6,333 patients were registered at Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw in September 2026, almost the same as a year earlier.
20% of its patients are aged 65 or over, against 19% across England. With 3.0 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs, there are 2,113 patients per GP, close to the England figure of 2,171 and Somerset's 1,975. The practice also has 1.5 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 | 2.6 | 3.6 |
| August 2024 | 2.8 | 3.8 |
| August 2025 | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| August 2026 | 3.0 | 3.9 |
From June 2026 to August 2026 the practice recorded 2,431 appointments a month, or 384 per 1,000 registered patients (England: 510). 84% were face to face (England: 63%). 30% took place on the day they were booked and 19% more than 28 days after booking (England: 45% and 5%).
54% were with a GP rather than another member of the practice team. 6% of booked patients did not attend.
| Measure | Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 384 | 494 | 510 |
| Face to face | 84% | 65% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 30% | 41% | 45% |
| More than 28 days after booking | 19% | 7% | 5% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 4% | 4% |
Compared with England, the practice has a higher share of patients on its registers for a learning disability (1.0% against 0.6%), osteoporosis (1.9% against 1.2%) and COPD (3.0% against 1.9%). It has a lower share for palliative or supportive care needs (0.2% against 0.6%). The practice's patients live in areas with an average deprivation score of 24.9 (England: 21.8; higher is more deprived).
Life expectancy for its patients' neighbourhoods is 84.2 years for women and 78.9 for men (England: 83.0 and 79.1).
| Condition register | Age group | Practice (2024/25) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.1% | 14.3% |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.2% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| COPD | All ages | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.4% | 2.2% |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Learning disability | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Screening coverage | Period | Practice | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel cancer screening (aged 60 to 74) | 2024/25 | 72.7% | 72.9% |
| Breast cancer screening (women aged 53 to 70) | 2024/25 | 77.5% | 72.2% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 25 to 49) | 2023/24 | 68.8% | 67.5% |
| Cervical screening (women aged 50 to 64) | 2023/24 | 76.5% | 74.9% |
Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw, Lyngford Park Surgery, Fletcher Close, Taunton, TA2 8SQ. Phone: 01823 333355. Website: www.lyngford.co.uk.
| Nearby practice | Distance | Overall experience good |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Medical Centre | 1.1 km | 84% |
| St James Medical Centre | 2.2 km | 84% |
| French Weir Health Centre | 2.5 km | 79% |
| Taunton Vale Healthcare | 2.5 km | 85% |
| Creech Medical Centre | 3.3 km | 89% |
- Creech Medical Centre (89% overall experience good)
- North Curry Health Centre (93% overall experience good)
- Taunton Vale Healthcare (85% overall experience good)
- Warwick House Medical Centre (92% overall experience good)
How do patients rate Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw?
In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients described their overall experience of Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw as good, above the England figure of 77%. 77% found it easy to get through by phone.
How many patients are registered at Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw?
6,333 patients were registered in September 2026, down 0.0% on a year earlier.
What is Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw's CQC rating?
Good overall, published in July 2015.
How many GPs does Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw have?
3.0 full-time-equivalent qualified GPs (5 qualified GPs by headcount), which is 2,113 patients per GP against 2,171 across England.
Are appointments at Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw face to face?
84% of appointments from June 2026 to August 2026 were face to face, against 63% across England.
What is Drs Sells and Dr Kyaw's phone number?
01823 333355.