1. Introduction & Purpose
Ashburton Surgery is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred primary healthcare to the local community. We maintain standards of safety, effectiveness, compassion, responsiveness, and leadership, as evidenced by our “Good” rating across all domains from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
2. Scope of Services
Our comprehensive healthcare services include:
- Child health
- Family planning and reproductive health
- Treatment of disease and disorder
- Basic minor surgical procedures
- Diagnostic and screening services – not radiology
- Accessible care for all patient groups
3. Opening Hours & Access
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am to 6:30pm
- Thursday (extended hours): 8am to 8pm (appointments only)
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
- For urgent medical needs outside these times, patients should contact NHS 111.
4. Quality & Governance
- CQC “Good” Rating: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led
- Last Full Inspection: 12 October 2017; rated published 21 November 2017.
- Latest Review: 6 July 2023, with no evidence to change the rating.
5. Community & Network
We serve a rural catchment on the edge of Dartmoor, we are welcoming, dispensing-enabled, and patient-focused. We belong to the South Dartmoor & Totnes Primary Care Network alongside other local practices.
Summary
Ashburton Surgery stands as a trusted, community-oriented GP practice in Devon, delivering comprehensive, high-standard primary care. With robust governance, extended access, and collaboration through the PCN, our purpose is to provide reliable, compassionate healthcare tailored to our local population.
