City and council area
GP surgeries in Braintree
There are 15 NHS GP surgeries in Braintree, serving around 149,561 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries below the England average. 14 are taking on new patients. Ranked 244th of 294 council areas in England.
All 15 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Coggeshall SurgeryStoneham St, Colchester, CO6 1UH | 98 | 87% | 94% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 2 | The Freshford PracticeWethersfield Road, Braintree, CM7 4BQ | 98 | 95% | 91% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 3 | Blyth's Meadow SurgeryTrinovantian Way, Braintree, CM7 3JN | 67 | 67% | 87% | Good | No |
| 4 | Hedingham Medical Centre10 Falcon Square, Halstead, CO9 3BY | 60 | 54% | 83% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | The Elizabeth Courtauld SurgeryFactory Lane West, Halstead, CO9 1EX | 51 | 48% | 79% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Kelvedon & Feering Health Centre46 High Street, Colchester, CO5 9AG | 49 | 54% | 77% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | The Pump House SurgeryNonancourt Way, Colchester, CO6 2SW | 39 | 46% | 76% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | Witham Health Centre4 Mayland Road, Witham, CM8 2UX | 21 | 58% | 60% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Mount Chambers Medical Practice92 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, CM7 9BY | 19 | 35% | 64% | Good | Yes |
| 10 | Douglas Grove SurgeryDouglas Grove, Witham, CM8 1TE | 15 | 47% | 60% | Good | Yes |
| 11 | Fern House SurgeryFern House, Witham, CM8 1BH | 13 | 43% | 68% | Good | Yes |
| 12 | Blandford Medical CentreMace Avenue, Braintree, CM7 2AE | 10 | 39% | 69% | Good | Yes |
| 13 | Church Lane SurgeryBraintree College, Braintree, CM7 5SN | 7 | 26% | 58% | Good | Yes |
| 14 | Silver End SurgeryDoctors Surgery, Witham, CM8 3RQ | 1 | 29% | 42% | Good | Yes |
| 15 | Collingwood Road Surgery40 Collingwood Road, Witham, CM8 2DZ | 0 | 42% | 47% | Not rated | Yes |
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How Braintree compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 50% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 52% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 65% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 69% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 81% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 88% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 88% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 69% | 77% |
Areas within Braintree
Branch surgeries in Braintree
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Braintree?
The Coggeshall Surgery has the highest GPScore in Braintree, 98 out of 100 (grade A). 94% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Braintree are taking on new patients?
14 of the 15 surgeries in Braintree were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including The Coggeshall Surgery, The Freshford Practice, Hedingham Medical Centre, The Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery, Kelvedon & Feering Health Centre and others. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Braintree?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 50% of patients at surgeries in Braintree said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 65% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Braintree rated by inspectors?
14 of the 14 inspected surgeries in Braintree are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.