Best GP surgeries in Ferndown
3 GP practices in Dorset, ranked by what their own patients say in the NHS GP Patient Survey 2026: first the share who rate their overall experience as good, then how easy it is to get through on the phone.
| # | Practice | Good overall experience | Easy to phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Barcellos Family Practice BH22 8AZ · 9,001 patients · 01202 897989 | 92% | 83% |
| 2 | Penny'S Hill Practice BH22 9HB · 7,398 patients · 01202 897200 | 91% | 74% |
| 3 | Orchid House Surgery BH22 9HB · 8,635 patients · 01202 897000 | 90% | 79% |
| Typical practice in England | 79% | 62% |
Green: at least 5 points above the typical practice; amber: at least 5 below. Practices with fewer than 30 survey responses are listed unranked.
Questions
What is the best GP surgery in Ferndown?
By the GP Patient Survey 2026, The Barcellos Family Practice has the highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good (92%, against 79% at a typical practice in England).
Which GP surgery in Ferndown is easiest to get an appointment with?
The Barcellos Family Practice: 83% of patients say it is easy to get through on the phone (typical practice 62%).
How many GP surgeries are there in Ferndown?
3 GP practices, with 25,034 registered patients between them.
You can register with any GP practice that covers your address and is taking new patients; check with the practice or on the NHS website.
GP surgeries nearby
Neighbourhoods
Ferndown Town · Ferndown West & Canford Bottom · Parley & Hampreston
Source: GP Patient Survey 2026, NHS England (run by Ipsos), and NHS Digital practice lists. Survey results are weighted estimates from a sample of each practice's patients.