Littledown Surgery
NHS GP surgery · Bournemouth
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Littledown Surgery is an NHS GP surgery in Bournemouth. See its opening times, phone number, how to register and how to get there.
At a glance
- Type
- NHS GP surgery
- Reception opening times
- Monday 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 8:30pm; Tuesday to Friday 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 6:30pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- New patients
- Accepting new patients (see Appointments and access)
- Address
- Harewood Crescent, Littledown, Bournemouth, BH7 7BU
- Telephone
- 01202 309500
- CQC rating
- Good (published 11 August 2016)
- Information checked
- 16 October 2026
Urgent help
When the surgery is closed, use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent help. Call 999 in an emergency.
Opening times
Reception opening times
Show as a table
| Days | Reception open |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 8:30pm |
| Tuesday to Friday | 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
These are the times the surgery's reception is open. Appointment times can be different.
The surgery last confirmed these times on the NHS website in 2023, more than 3 years ago. Call the surgery to check before you go.
Opening times may be different on bank holidays. Check with the surgery before you travel.
Source: NHS website profile for this surgery, opening times last confirmed by the surgery on 15 May 2023.
Appointments and access
Registering as a new patient
The surgery says on the NHS website that it is accepting new patients.
You can usually only register with a GP surgery whose practice area covers where you live. Ask the surgery to check.
Register with this surgery on the NHS website
You can also register through the surgery's website, by phone, by email or by collecting a form at the surgery.
Source: NHS website profile for this surgery. Registration information checked on 26 October 2026.
Contact the surgery to book or to ask about appointments.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01202 309500
Contact the surgery to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Littledown Surgery
Harewood Crescent
Littledown
Bournemouth
BH7 7BU
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Public transport and parking
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Pokesdown about 22 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Glencoe Road, Littledown Avenue, about 7 minutes' walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the GP surgery. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This list has not been updated on the NHS website for over 2 years, so it may be out of date. Check with the surgery if you need a facility.
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this surgery. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 20 March 2015.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Wheelchair access
- Step-free access
Children and families
- Baby changing facility
- Pram park
This list has not been updated on the NHS website for over 2 years, so it may be out of date. Check with the surgery if you need a facility.
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this surgery. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 20 March 2015.
About this GP surgery
| Type | NHS GP surgery |
|---|---|
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| NHS organisation code | J81067 |
| CQC location ID | 1-544438079 |
Official website: Littledown Surgery website
Practice size and appointments
| Measure | This practice | Period | South West median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered patients | 6,159 | October 2026 | – |
| Fully qualified GPs (full-time equivalent) | 1.9 | August 2026 | – |
| Registered patients per full-time-equivalent GP | 3,183 | August 2026 | 1,910 |
| Appointments that were face to face | 58% | June 2026 to August 2026 | 63% |
| Appointments on the day they were booked | 37% | June 2026 to August 2026 | – |
| Appointments within 2 weeks of booking | 72% | June 2026 to August 2026 | 77% |
Appointment figures are experimental statistics. Practices record appointments in different ways, so use them as background for the period shown, not to compare practices.
Source: NHS England, Patients Registered at a GP Practice, General Practice Workforce and Appointments in General Practice. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
GP services
Online services
Most GP surgeries in England let you order repeat prescriptions, book some appointments and see your GP health record online, for example in the NHS App. Ask the surgery which online services it offers.
Regulation and quality
This location is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The latest published ratings are below.
| Area | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Good | 11 August 2016 |
| Caring | Outstanding | 11 August 2016 |
| Effective | Good | 11 August 2016 |
| Responsive | Good | 11 August 2016 |
| Safe | Good | 11 August 2016 |
| Well-led | Good | 11 August 2016 |
Read the CQC report for Littledown Surgery
What patients say about this practice
GP Patient Survey 2026: 102 patients answered (33% of those asked). The survey ran from January to April 2026.
| Survey question | This practice | Likely range | NHS South West region average | Compared with NHS South West region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy to get through on the phone | 66% | 59% to 73% | 60% | Similar to the NHS South West region average |
| Overall experience of the practice was good | 91% | 86% to 95% | 80% | Better than the NHS South West region average |
More survey results
| Survey question | This practice | Likely range | NHS South West region average | Compared with NHS South West region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reception and admin team were helpful | 94% | 89% to 97% | 87% | Better than the NHS South West region average |
| Easy to contact the practice using its website | 56% | 45% to 66% | 62% | Similar to the NHS South West region average |
| Offered a choice of time or day for an appointment | 71% | 62% to 79% | 59% | Better than the NHS South West region average |
| Wait for an appointment was about right | 77% | 70% to 84% | 69% | Better than the NHS South West region average |
How to read this: these are estimates from a sample of registered patients, so each result has a likely range (a 95% confidence interval). ‘Similar’ means the likely range includes the NHS South West region average. The results are not a ranking, and differences between nearby practices are often within the margin of error.
Source: GP Patient Survey 2026, Ipsos on behalf of NHS England (published 9 July 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ukhospitals.uk is independent and not affiliated with the NHS. Find full results on the GP Patient Survey website (practice code J81067).
Frequently asked questions
When is Littledown Surgery open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Littledown Surgery?
Telephone: 01202 309500.
Is Littledown Surgery accepting new patients?
The surgery says on the NHS website that it is accepting new patients. You can usually only register with a surgery whose practice area covers where you live.
What is the CQC rating of Littledown Surgery?
The latest overall CQC rating is Good, published 11 August 2016.
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