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Latest CQC rating 'Good' in all areas

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Care Quality Commission inspection news...

We are delighted to share our latest inspection news. The team at The Meadows Surgery, have been awarded an overall rating of ‘Good’, in all elements of the inspection criteria, following a full comprehensive inspection of healthcare services from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in May 2019.

The comprehensive inspection took place after the surgery became part of Symphony Healthcare Services (SHS) back in November 2018 and follows the last CQC inspection that took place in December 2017.

The surgery team were praised for providing a ‘good’ service across all areas including safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led areas.

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The Meadows Surgery became part of Symphony Healthcare Services, a larger NHS healthcare organisation, with a network of GP practices in November 2018. For more information please visit: www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com or speak to the reception team if you have a question or query. Thank you.

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The Meadows Surgery was formerly known as North Street Surgery. The Meadows Surgery is part of the CLICK federation of practices covering Chard, Ilminster & Crewkerne. cover picture

The new surgery opened for patients on 28th August 2012. We have ample parking for all patients with designated disabled bays in front of the entrance.

Public transport is available from some rural areas to reach the surgery the bus timetable is avaliable here.

The dispensary is located within the lobby of the main entrance.

We have installed a new telephone system which we hope will improve access. Please note that all telephone calls are now recorded. We offer face to face appointments with a range of health care professionals, telephone consultations & nurse triage.

We produce a quarterly newsletter with useful information & forthcoming events. The newsletter can be picked up at reception or you may subscribe to the electronic version by following the link below.

At all face to face consultations from Monday 1st December 2014 you will be asked to complete a Friends & Family survey, this is a NHS England initiative and we ask that patients co-operate with the survey. You can complete the survey at the surgery by posting the form in the survey box provided, you can use the IPad in reception or complete online by clicking on the link on this website.