GP & Primary Care in Watford

Compare 19 GP & Primary Care clinics in Watford — CQC ratings, NHS & private options.

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GP & Primary Care clinics in Watford at a glance

HealthWise lists 19 gp & primary care clinics in Watford, across 6 postcode areas including WD17, WD18, WD23, WD25. All of them are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

CQC ratings

Of these, 11 rated Good, 1 rated Requires improvement, and 7 have not yet been rated or did not need a rating. The most recent inspection among them was on 16 March 2023. Ratings come from the CQC and can change after each inspection, so check the clinic's current report before you book.

NHS and private

Where we know how a clinic is funded: 12 NHS, 7 private.

Where they are

  • WD17: 5 clinics
  • WD18: 4 clinics
  • WD23: 4 clinics
  • WD25: 3 clinics
  • WD19: 2 clinics
  • WD24: 1 clinic

Rated Good or Outstanding

For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our GP & Primary Care guide. To see every clinic in Watford, browse the full Watford directory.

Last updated: 2026-10-06

Frequently Asked Questions

HealthWise lists 19 gp & primary care clinics in Watford, in postcode areas including WD17, WD18, WD23. All are registered with the CQC.
11 rated Good, 1 rated Requires improvement, and 7 without a published rating. Ratings are set by the Care Quality Commission and can change after each inspection.
Yes. 12 listed clinics offer NHS care. Check each clinic's listing for how to access its NHS services.
Find a GP surgery whose catchment area covers where you live and contact them to register — you can usually do this online or in person. You do not need proof of address or immigration status to register with an NHS GP.
Both treat illnesses and injuries that need same-day attention but are not life-threatening. Urgent treatment centres are GP-led, open at least 12 hours a day, and can handle a wider range of conditions including some X-rays. NHS 111 can tell you which is the right option and book you in.
Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies — chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, or signs of a stroke. For urgent but non-life-threatening problems, call NHS 111, which is free and available 24/7.

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