Registered from 23 November 2017.
GP practice · independent evidence profile
Sheepcot Medical Centre
6 Cunningham Way, Leavesden, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7NL
CQC location 1-4339441933NHS organisation code E82096
A registered address may be where care is managed rather than delivered.
ODS code E82096. Data refreshed 6 September 2026.
Location and contact
6 Cunningham Way, Leavesden, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7NL
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CQC assessment breakdown
How the service was assessed
These are CQC key-question results for this location. A percentage is shown only where CQC publishes one.
Caring
This service is not always caring
Effective
This service is not always effective
Responsive
This service is not always responsive
Safe
This service is not safe
Well-led
This service is not always well-led
Latest published evidence
Ongoing Assessment for Sheepcot Medical Centre
Assessment dated 26 February 2025. Published 5 June 2025.
What CQC reported
The service is not performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
People’s experience
People were not always involved in assessments of their needs. Staff reviewed assessments taking account of people’s communication, personal, and health needs. Care was not always based on the latest evidence and good practice. Staff worked with all agencies involved in people’s care for the best outcomes and smooth transitions when moving services. Staff made sure people understood their care and treatment to enable them to give informed consent. Staff considered people who were involved in care when making decisions in people’s best interests. People were treated with kindness and compassion. Staff protected their privacy and dignity. They treated them as individuals and supported their preferences. People did not always have choices in their care and treatment. The service supported staff wellbeing.People were not always involved in decisions about their care. The service provided information people could understand. People knew how to give feedback, however, they were not always confident the service took it seriously and acted on it. The service was not always easy to access. The practice worked to eliminate discrimination. People did not always feel that they received fair and equal care and treatment. The service worked to reduce health and care inequalities through training and feedback. People were not always involved in planning their care and understood options around choosing to withdraw or not receive care. Leaders and staff did not always demonstrate a shared vision and culture based on listening, learning and trust. Leaders were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Staff felt supported to give feedback and were treated equally, free from bullying or harassment. Staff understood their roles and responsibilities. Managers worked with the local community to deliver the best possible care and were receptive to new ideas. There was a lack of governance processes that impacted culture improvement.
GP Patient Survey 2026
What registered patients reported
127 completed questionnaires · 28.3% response rate.
Overall experience was good
Confidence interval 67.6%–80.5%Experience of contacting the practice was good
Confidence interval 72.4%–84.5%Last appointment met the patient’s needs
Confidence interval 81.6%–91.6%Healthcare professional was good at listening
Confidence interval 80.9%–91.2%Healthcare professional treated the patient with care and concern
Confidence interval 75.8%–87.3%Patient had confidence and trust in the healthcare professional
Confidence interval 84.9%–93.9%Reception and administrative team were helpful
Confidence interval 82.8%–92.7%Contacting the practice by phone was easy
Confidence interval 41.8%–57.6%Contacting the practice through its website was easy
Confidence interval 60.3%–75.3%Survey percentages are weighted official statistics and describe the people who responded; they are not a Check My GP score or ranking. Results based on small numbers may be suppressed by the survey publisher.
Community experiences
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Services and regulated activities
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Service types
Doctors/Gps
Regulated activities
Maternity and midwifery servicesFamily planningTreatment of disease, disorder or injurySurgical proceduresDiagnostic and screening procedures
Specialisms
Services for everyone
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